Liverpool head coach Arne Slot is delight to have handed Virgil van Dijk a new contract. Saying it is important for him both in terms of his performances and his leadership in สมัครสมาชิก UFABET วันนี้ รับเครดิตฟรีทุกวัน the dressing room.
Van Dijk has signed a two-year extension to his current deal until June 2027, a week after Mohamed Salah, who had a similar new deal.
The more certain situation of the squad has allowed the 46-year-old coach to build his squad without worry.
“It’s about telling you that we want to keep the best players in the team, the players who have had great seasons for many years,” he said during his pre-match press conference ahead of the match against Leicester (April 20).
“The fact that they are on the verge of becoming free agents and are still coming back to sign a new contract speaks volumes about the incredible ambitions the team has for the coming year.”
“I am very happy for both Salah and Van Dijk who have extended their contracts,”
“We spoke about Mo last week and Virgil is important for us defensively, offensively and throughout the dressing room,”
“Outstanding personality and a great player”
Van Dijk has played 314 games for Liverpool in all competitions, winning the 2019-20 English Premier League, the 2021-22 FA Cup , the 2021-22 and 2023-24 Carabao Cup , the 2018-19 UEFA Champions League , the 2019 UEFA Super Cup , the 2019 FIFA Club World Cup and is set to win another Premier League title this season .