Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has rubbished claims about having to signal a contract extension at Anfield by January 1.
The Dutchman was at his imperious greatest for the Reds on Sunday, main the troops beautifully within the 6-3 win away to Tottenham.
Van Dijk made 11 defensive actions and 6 recoveries, per FotMob, in one more reminder of why Liverpool want him to signal a brand new deal.
It is not uncommon data that the 33-year-old is out of contract subsequent summer season, together with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah, and he’ll be capable of discuss with international golf equipment from New 12 months’s Day.
Talking to the press after Sunday’s match, nevertheless, Van Dijk shut down any concern that an settlement must be in place with the Reds over an extension by that date.
“There isn’t any deadline in any respect,” Van Dijk mentioned after insisting there was “no” new replace on his contract scenario.
“We are going to see what the long run brings.
“I concentrate on Leicester in the mean time,” he added. “Effectively, going dwelling as quickly as doable [first] to see my household, have a pleasant couple of days after which full concentrate on Leicester.”
Van Dijk additionally assessed Liverpool’s thrilling victory at Spurs on Sunday, praising the efficiency but in addition admitting that it wasn’t good.
“I feel we performed a really, excellent sport for 70 minutes in complete,” he added.
“We take the three factors and we’ve a very good Christmas. It was an excellent sport for 70 minutes in complete. 20 minutes sadly not. However general an excellent win.
“It’s a fantastic sport. Massive outcome. However it’s solely three factors. We transfer on. It’s nice earlier than Christmas. It’s a very good feeling to enter Christmas.
“However for us personally the main target will already be on Leicester, rapidly.”
Van Dijk has been such a incredible captain for Liverpool since changing Jordan Henderson in the summertime of 2023, exuding calm but in addition main with a real aura.
Out of Van Dijk, Trent and Salah, what number of do you suppose will signal a brand new contract?
All 3
None
2 keep, 1 leaves
1 stays, 2 go away
Reds supporters are divided over who they most wish to see signal a brand new deal out of the skipper, Alexander-Arnold and Salah, however Van Dijk continues to be the participant who holds this group collectively.
With every passing week, the extra he strengthens his argument for being the best defender in Premier League historical past, and it’s crucial {that a} contract is signed.
At this level, it could be an enormous shock if that didn’t occur, however the sooner it does, the extra all the Liverpool fanbase can take a collective sigh of aid.
