Liverpool plan to sign captain Virgil van Dijk to a new contract.
Fanat.az reports that Liverpool intend to extend the Dutch defender’s contract.
Italian club Juventus had hoped to sign Virgil van Dijk, but Liverpool’s plans for a new contract have made that prospect less likely.
Head coach Andoni Iraola wants the 35-year-old defender to remain at the club beyond his current contract, which expires in June 2027.
The Merseyside club are considering opening a new round of talks with Van Dijk’s representatives in early 2027.
Liverpool’s hierarchy highly value the experienced centre-back’s leadership in defence.
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