Virgil van Dijk has committed his future to Liverpool by signing a new two-year contract which will keep him at Anfield until 2027. The deal, announced on Thursday, is worth up to £400,000 a week including performance-related bonuses, matching the base salary of his previous £220,000-a-week contract.
The Liverpool captain said he never doubted staying at the club, describing himself as an 'adopted scouser'. 'It was always Liverpool,' said Van Dijk, who turns 34 in July. 'There wasn’t any doubt in my head that this is the place to be for me and my family.'
Van Dijk has enjoyed an outstanding season under compatriot Arne Slot, leading the Premier League for touches and successful passes by a defender. He has been ever-present in the league and is on course to lift Liverpool’s 20th top-flight title, requiring just six points from six games to be crowned champions.
The news follows Mohamed Salah’s contract extension last week, while Trent Alexander-Arnold is expected to leave for Real Madrid when his deal expires in June. Sporting director Richard Hughes negotiated the deal with Van Dijk’s agent for months.
Van Dijk’s trophy haul at Liverpool includes the 2020 Premier League title, Champions League, FA Cup and two League Cups. He added: 'Hopefully a very good pre-season… and then we have to compete and show our qualities. I will certainly enjoy it because I realise how privileged I am to play for Liverpool FC.'
