Liverpool captain Virgil Van Dyke signs contract extension at Anfield
Virgil Van Dijk has signed a new contract with Liverpool.
The Reds skipper’s current deal expired at the end of the season, but he has written at least two years of a fresh term that will remain at Anfield.
He told the club’s website:
“It’s a feeling of pride, it’s a joy. It’s incredible. The journey I’ve had in my career so far to be able to expand it for two more years at this club is fantastic.
Virgil Van Dijk today signed a new contract with The Reds to extend his time with the club beyond the 2024-25 season.
– Liverpool FC (@LFC) April 17, 2025
The news was widely anticipated after Dutch international confirmed progress last week after long negotiations.
Van Dijk will be participating After the Egyptian striker signed a new contract last week, Mohamed Sarah has committed his future to Liverpool.
The 33-year-old said that although he was linked to his move to Saudi Arabia, his first choice always remains at Merseyside.
He added: “It was always Liverpool, that was the case, it was always in my mind, it was always a plan, it was always Liverpool.
“In my mind, there was no doubt that this was a place for me and my family. I’m one of Liverpool. Someone was called an adopter the other day. I’m really proud to hear these things.
Van Dijk joined Liverpool from Southampton in 2018 for £705 million. This was the world record fee for defenders at the time.
He made 314 appearances for Liverpool, helping to win the Premier League, Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup, FA Cup and two League Cups.