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

Since signing from Southampton in January 2018, Virgil van Dijk has become a Liverpool icon and one of the world's most formidable defenders.

After months of uncertainty over his future, the Reds captain has committed his future to Liverpool.

Hot on the heels of Mohamed Salah, who signed a new deal earlier in the month, Van Dijk has eased fans' worries by agreeing to another two years on Merseyside.

With Liverpool closing in on their second Premier League crown in six years, it's likely that the famous trophy will be Van Dijk's ninth major accolade since arriving at Anfield.

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

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

However, his new deal is thought to be in the region of £350,000/£400,000 per week.

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

Van Dijk's new deal takes him to 2027 with Liverpool(Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Van Dijk met his wife, Rike Nooitgedagt, when he was 20 years old, with both of them growing up in Breda in the Netherlands.

However, when Van Dijk moved to Glasgow in 2013 to join Celtic, she left her career behind and followed her partner to Scotland.

Virgil van Dijk and his wife Rike Nooitgedagt have been married since 2017(Image: AFP via Getty Images)

While she keeps a low profile on social media, she has spoken in the past about her life with Van Dijk.

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

She also gave a small insight into her life with Van Dijk when they first moved to the UK, adding: "So far, we've been settling well and having adventures with our lovely dog."

Van Dijk has made 314 appearances for the Reds and was named Liverpool captain in 2023 following Jordan Henderson's departure.

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

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

Despite being sworn enemies on the pitch, the Liverpool star once received a helping hand by renting a Cheshire mansion owned by former Manchester United player and manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Van Dijk rented a home from former Man United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer(Image: REUTERS)Article continues below

Solskjaer had owned the property since his playing days at Old Trafford.
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