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When Virgil van Dijk stepped onto the hallowed turf of Anfield, he didn’t just claim a permanent spot in the defensive lineup; he claimed the heartbeat of a city as well.

Virgil van Dijk joined Liverpool in January 2018 from Southampton for a then-record fee.

The Dutch has proudly embraced his identity as a Liverpool legend.

Virgil expressed joy, being called as an “adopted Scouser” according to Liverpool FC.

These achievements have cemented his legacy at Anfield.

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Fans have embraced Virgil not just for his talent but also his commitment.

Van Dijk said, “I’m one of Liverpool.

VVD truly is one of Liverpool’s own now.

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