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Virgil van Dijk, captain of Liverpool signs a new contract extension at Anfield(Image: 2025 Liverpool FC)

Virgil van Dijk insists he never thought of going anywhere else after following in the footsteps of Mohamed Salah by signing a two-year contract extension with Liverpool.

He has made over 300 appearances for the Reds, helping to win the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, Club World Cup and two Carabao Cups, with a second league title on the way.

While rumours swirled around Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold, the Dutchman has hinted on a few occasions throughout the season that he was happy to stay on Merseyside and that staying put was his focus.

“I’m very happy, very proud,” Van Dijk said.

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.”

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He added: “It was always Liverpool.

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

A smiling Virgil van Dijk after signing new Liverpool contract(Image: Liverpool FC)

Salah ended the speculation around his future, which included a big-money move to Saudi Arabia, when he signed an extension on Friday.

"I am very happy with Virgil this season he has been incredible for us," Slot said on Friday when asked about Van Dijk after Salah's announcement

"Maybe some moments lately where he can do better but the other 89 minutes, such an important player.

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