The decision of Jurgen Klopp to depart Anfield at the end of the season is said to have ‘disappointed’ Virgil van Dijk, who is now allegedly contemplating his future at Liverpool.
After Jordan Henderson left the team at the beginning of the season, the Dutchman was designated Liverpool’s captain. He led the Reds to the Carabao Cup this year and scored the game-winning goal against Chelsea in the final.
For the most part of the season, the 32-year-old has been playing at his imperious best, but in recent weeks, he has also seen a decline in performance along with most of his colleagues.
He is still a vital member of the Liverpool team today, though, and both he and the organization must decide his future quickly because his contract expires in 2025.
GERALD VAN DIJK THOUGH HIS OPTIONS
Van Dijk is allegedly at a “crossroads” in his decision to stay at Anfield and is not in a rush to sign a new contract with Liverpool as things stand, according to the Mirror.
Arne Slot, who will take over for Klopp this summer, is rumored to have made resolving Van Dijk’s situation a key priority. Klopp was allegedly “disappointed” with his choice to leave Liverpool.
Even though it would only be for a year, the Feyenoord coach, who is expected to sign a £9.4 million contract with Liverpool, is keen to collaborate with Van Dijk; nonetheless, the captain of the team will have the final say.
If Van Dijk decides to leave Liverpool, there are reportedly several teams interested in signing him, including those in Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, and even Turkey.
The only team mentioned as being interested in the Dutch international is Borussia Dortmund, though some fans have been spreading false information on social media.
An image from a Dortmund fan account on X revealed that Van Dijk follows five players on social media for the Bundesliga squad; however, two of those players are his Dutch colleagues, and one is Emre Can, his former Liverpool teammate.
It is untrue to say that he has already decided on his future; yet, Liverpool will need to hold serious talks with the former Southampton player this summer.
Slot has to persuade his compatriot to remain at Anfield a little while longer since Liverpool cannot afford to lose his caliber and leadership at the back.