Virgil van Dijk says 'genuinely I have no idea' over Liverpool future with contract set to expire in summer
Published 12/03/2025 at 12:49 GMT
Virgil van Dijk's Liverpool future is up in the air, and the club captain has fuelled further speculation over a summer exit after admitting that he has "no idea" whether he will be at Anfield next season following defeat to PSG in the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League. "If anyone says they do know, they are lying to your face," said Van Dijk, who is out of contract in the summer.
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Virgil van Dijk has admitted that he has "no idea" whether he will still be a Liverpool player next season.
Club captain Van Dijk is one of three high-profile players that could leave the club on a free transfer in the summer, with the futures of Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold also unclear.
The trio are all out of contract at the end of the season and Van Dijk has revealed that there is "nothing on hold" in terms of an extension.
"I still have no idea at the moment. Genuinely, I have no idea," Van Dijk said on his future.
"It is not on hold. Nothing is on hold. I keep saying the same thing. There are 10 games to go and that is my full focus.
"If there is news, you guys will know it. I don’t even know myself. Everyone knows there are some conversations behind the scenes, but that is about it.
"At the moment, I don’t even know what will happen next year. If anyone says they do know, they are lying to your face."
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The Dutch defender - widely considered as one of the best in the Premier League era - was speaking after Liverpool crashed out of the UEFA Champions League at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday.
Liverpool are still in complete control of the Premier League title race and heading for a second crown since Van Dijk arrived at the club in 2018.
They also face Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday.
"There are two big prizes we can still get," added Van Dijk.
"We are going to give it everything. We have to feel the disappointment tonight, but from tomorrow, it is about recovery. If we bring this intensity to Wembley with our fans then I am positive.
"We don’t need any added motivation. If you need any added motivation you are in the wrong business."
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Since he arrived on Merseyside, Van Dijk has represented Liverpool 310 times and helped the club to Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup glory, as well as UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup success.
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