Virgil van Dijk stays “very calm” on his contract scenario at Liverpool, regardless of there being “no adjustments” in talks over extending a deal that expires subsequent yr.
Van Dijk is one in all three key gamers whose contracts with Liverpool are up on the finish of the season, with there no decision in sight.
Like with Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold, there was a rising concern over the shortage of progress on the subject of a brand new deal for the captain.
However requested about his scenario in an interview with Sky Sports activities following Sunday’s 2-0 win over Brentford, Van Dijk insisted there was “no motive” for him to plan for his subsequent transfer.
“I am very calm, very calm”
Virgil van Dijk on his future at Liverpool because the Reds skipper reveals he has not but been provided a brand new contract ?? pic.twitter.com/SovNi9VGnP
— Sky Sports activities Premier League (@SkySportsPL) August 25, 2024
“I’m very calm, very calm,” he replied.
“The factor is I need to play the very best season I can, once more. I need to be essential and keep essential for the membership.
“No matter occurs subsequent yr, we’ll see. Every little thing occurs for a motive, that’s how I see it.
“And for now there’s been no adjustments in my scenario, however I’m very calm about it and there’s no motive for me to start out considering for one thing else.
“I’ve an entire season to play for nonetheless and hopefully it will likely be a profitable one.”
Van Dijk marked his a hundredth Premier League recreation for Liverpool at Anfield together with his 82nd win, with the Dutchman unbeaten in 98 of these outings.
“It’s dwelling. It’s a particular place and no matter occurs sooner or later, Anfield has a particular place in my coronary heart,” he continued.
“And really profitable as nicely. Let’s see what the season brings.”
Requested about his emotions on the brand new period underneath Arne Slot and the probabilities for continued success, Van Dijk stated: “I’m not taking part in soccer to lose or not change into profitable.
“Clearly it’s by no means assured, like all of us noticed final season. I need to win, and each competitors we’re competing in, I need to go so far as potential and to win it.
?? Virgil Van Dijk has performed 100 Premier League video games at Anfield for Liverpool – he’s unbeaten in 98 of them! (W82, D16, L2) pic.twitter.com/jNaZ0HlQH2
— This Is Anfield (@thisisanfield) August 25, 2024
“We all know how troublesome it’s, however taking part in for a membership like Liverpool, the most effective if not the very best soccer membership on the earth, we now have these expectations.
“You see the followers, you see the fanbase all over the world, it’s wonderful to be carrying the shirt. And for me personally, being the captain of the membership as nicely.
“So let’s see. I’m actually trying ahead to it, I’m actually having fun with it to this point.
“However there’s nonetheless a lot to enhance: for the staff, for myself. Let’s see what it brings.”
