LONDON: Virgil van Dijk gives a timely encouragement to Liverpool on the night of their first Premier League match with City Norwich which was just promoted by signing a new long-term contract, the club announced on Friday.
The new agreement of the 30-year-old Dutch International Central Regent was reported to tie it to the club until 2025.
Van Dijk’s absence due to a knee injury suffered at the Merseyside Derby with Everton last October costs Liverpool, the last season and also saw the Miss Euro 2020.
“Virgil van Dijk today sign a new long-term contract with Liverpool Football Club, “read the club’s statement.
He was the fourth senior senior player to extend his contract in the last few weeks after British defender Trent Alexander-Arnold and Duo Brazil Fabinho and Alisson Becker.
Van Dijk signed from Southampton in 2018 because it was reported £ 75 million ($ 104 million) and was very important in Liverpool won the 2019 Champions League and the Premier League in the following season.
“Amazing.
This is something very proud, that I am very proud, that my wife and my children are very proud,” he told Liverpool.com.
“All the hard work we have done so far and I look forward to what happened in the future with Liverpool.” I’m happy, very happy and proud.
“The Dutch captain has made 130 appearances for the club, scoring 13 goals, and has also collected a winner’s medal in the UEFA Super Cup and FIFA World Cup.
Individually, he was chosen as a PFA player this year (2018/19), UEFA male player This year (2018/19) (2018/19)) while he runners-up at Ballon d’Or and and the best FIFA male players in 2019.
“Since the first day when I joined the club, I felt so many awards from the people Fans and from my teammate and staff, I can be a very important member of this football club, “Van Dijk said.” It’s gone well.
Unfortunately last season for me personally has become a season to be forgotten, to learn and take it with me, but I have enjoyed my time here and will continue to enjoy it in the next few years with all of you.
“Van Dijk said he was preparing after playing in three friendly matches in front of Saturday’s clashes against Norwich at Carrow Road.” I feel good, “he said.” Obviously (they) kindly, you get your fitness, getting into the repetition of doing things -Hal again and again.
“I feel ready for the weekend, so we will see what the manager decides.” This will be atmosphere and a completely different mindset for me personally.
“That is something we strive for, for points, and hopefully we can get positive results from it.”