Virgil van Dijk has revealed that his contract standoff with Liverpool is finally over and there has been 'progress' in discussions over an extension.
Article continues below
Article continues below
Article continues below
Van Dijk's contract set to run outContract talks have now resumedDoes not commit his future to RedsFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱AFPWHAT HAPPENED?
Liverpool captain Van Dijk's contract with the Reds is set to run out at the end of the season, alongside Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah. However, unlike the latter two, it had been expected that the Dutchman would continue with the Merseyside club.
AdvertisementTHE BIGGER PICTURE
However, Van Dijk and Liverpool have yet to agree to a deal as the two parties have been stuck in a contract standoff. The Reds' captain has now revealed that the extension talks have now reopened, but he has not committed his future to the Reds.
GettyWHAT VAN DIJK SAID
Speaking to the media, Van Dijk said: “There is progress, yeah. I don’t know [if I'll stay], we’ll see. Listen (laughs), these are internal discussions and we’ll see.
"I love the club, I love the fans and they were there for us again and we wanted to reward them but I want them to be there Sunday again and make the stadium an amazing venue like always for us. We have to make it work and we will."
WHAT NEXT FOR VAN DIJK?
Liverpool are set to win the Premier League this season, barring a catastrophic capitulation. The Reds are now set to take on West Ham next, and Van Dijk will be hoping to lead his side to a win.