Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has revealed he “didn’t know Arne Slot in any respect” and has spoken about his first dialog with the brand new supervisor.
With Jurgen Klopp leaving Liverpool after practically 9 years in cost, Van Dijk will now work with a brand new boss for the primary time throughout his profession on Merseyside.
As captain, he’ll work intently with the brand new head coach, Slot, to assist obtain their targets and implement his type on the pitch.
Chatting with De Telegraaf, Van Dijk revealed he not too long ago had his first discuss with Slot, saying: “I didn’t know Arne Slot in any respect. This was the primary dialog.
“I didn’t have the sensation that this was a farewell dialog and I believe he additionally sees me in Liverpool 2.0.
“I received the sensation that he’s completely satisfied that I’m nonetheless there and can be there subsequent season, in order that I can assist him the place mandatory. This permits us to realize success on the sector.”
Van Dijk’s feedback clarify he’s dedicated to Liverpool subsequent season. Nonetheless, he defined he hasn’t but begun contract talks, together with his present deal expiring in 2025.
“A brand new contract has not but been mentioned,” stated the Dutch defender.
“That’s not shocking, as a result of the membership was fully busy with the brand new coach, the workers and every little thing. Then it doesn’t make sense to start out working with gamers.”
The captain did, although, reply ‘after all’ when requested whether or not he’s open to discussions and added: “You may at all times discuss and we are going to see how that can go.”
Following the ultimate recreation of the season, Van Dijk informed reporters, together with David Lynch of This Is Anfield: “In the intervening time there may be nothing for me to say.
“Nothing has modified and nothing is on the desk both. No adjustments in my state of affairs in any respect.
“My future will not be necessary in the intervening time. The one factor I can say now could be if I’ve a farewell I don’t assume I might hold it dry (not cry) as a result of that was one thing I used to be very stunned with with him (Klopp).
“These followers are one thing else and ultimately once they say goodbye to you then will probably be particular.”
