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Liverpool have officially announced that captain Virgil van Dijk has signed a new contract extension, ending months of speculation about his future at Anfield.

The Dutch centre-back’s previous deal was set to expire this summer, but after several months of negotiations led by sporting director Richard Hughes and Van Dijk’s representative Neil Fewings, both parties reached an agreement to continue their partnership through till 2027.

Speaking to liverpoolfc.com for his reaction on the extension, the skipper said:

“I’m very happy, very proud,” Van Dijk told Liverpoolfc.com in exclusive reaction.

“There are so many emotions obviously that go through my head right now speaking about it.

“It’s a proud feeling, it’s a feeling of joy.

The journey I’ve had so far in my career, to be able to extend it with another two years at this club is amazing and I’m so happy.”

He added: “It was always Liverpool.

It was always in my head, it was always the plan and it was always Liverpool.

“There wasn’t any doubt in my head that this is the place to be for me and my family.

I’m one of Liverpool.

Someone called me the other day an adopted Scouser – I’m really proud to hear these things, it gives me a great feeling.”

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