Virgil van Dijk says he gained’t retire on the finish of the season, even when he isn’t provided a brand new contract by Liverpool.
The 35-year-old’s present deal at Anfield expires in June 2027 and talks are anticipated to start out within the coming weeks over a renewal.
Van Dijk has performed each minute for the Reds this season and has proven little signal of regression regardless of his age, forming a robust central defensive pairing with new signing Jeremy Jacquet.
And the Netherlands worldwide is keen to proceed taking part in no matter occurs at Liverpool.
Talking after the win at Crystal Palace on Sunday, he mentioned: “I wish to hold taking part in and proceed what I’m doing so let’s see what the season brings.
“I’ve had an incredible time already to this point. If that shall be prolonged, that’s the case. If not, then I’ll go someplace else. There’s nothing to report in the meanwhile however that doesn’t imply that there’s any stress or something.
“I really feel good nevertheless it’s not about me in the meanwhile. I’m not in any panic in anyway.”
Liverpool defender Van Dijk scuffling with a ‘little niggle’
Van Dijk has been forced to withdraw from the Netherlands squad for the video games with Greece and Germany on account of damage however he was fast to emphasize it was nothing severe.
He added: “Mentally I’m in place, bodily I’ve been scuffling with a little bit niggle the final couple of weeks however I do all the things in my energy to be on the market.”
It could be a shock if Liverpool opted in opposition to giving Van Dijk at the least yet one more yr, particularly because the membership are quick in defence following Ibrahima Konate’s transfer to Actual Madrid.
Jacquet is flourishing however Joe Gomez’s health continues to be a priority, and his contract can also be up subsequent summer time, whereas Giovanni Leoni is sidelined after tearing his ACL.
