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Virgil van Dijk has finally signed a new deal with Liverpool(Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Since his £75million move from Southampton in January 2018, Virgil van Dijk has established himself as a Liverpool legend and one of the most formidable defenders on the planet.

Following months of speculation about his future, the Reds' skipper has now signed a contract extension with the club.

Following Mohamed Salah, who signed a new contract earlier this month, Van Dijk has alleviated fans' concerns by agreeing to an additional two years on Merseyside.

As Arne Slot's side edges closer to their second Premier League title in six years, the prestigious trophy will likely be Van Dijk's ninth significant honour since joining Anfield.

Liverpool fans are rejoicing over the news that their Champions League-winning talisman is here to stay, so we've taken a closer look at the club's Dutch colossus.

Van Dijk is estimated to have a net worth of nearly £23million.

However, his new contract is believed to be around £350,000/£400,000 per week.

Article continues belowVirgil van Dijk has signed a two-year extension with Liverpool(Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

In addition to his club earnings, the 33-year-old also rakes in a substantial amount through his various endorsements, which include contracts with Nike, EA Sports, Heineken, and Cadbury.

Van Dijk met his wife, Rike Nooitgedagt, when he was 20 years old, with both hailing from Breda in the Netherlands.

While she keeps a low profile on social media, she has previously opened up about her life with the Liverpool star.

Virgil van Dijk and his wife Rike Nooitgedagt married in 2017(Image: FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

"I worked as a sales manager and sold different fashion brands to the stores in Holland," she once said.

"I loved it but had to resign to follow my man everywhere football takes him to."

Van Dijk took over the Liverpool captaincy from Jordan Henderson in 2023 and has made 314 appearances for the Reds.

The thought of him leaving after such a successful stint seemed unthinkable, and his contract extension until at least 2027 has only solidified his legendary status among the Anfield faithful.

Virgil van Dijk has joined Mohamed Salah in signing a new deal at Liverpool (Image: 2025 Getty Images)

"It was always Liverpool," Van Dijk said.