Key Liverpool Star Advised On Next Move By Countryman

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Richard Pelham/Getty Images Netherlands legend Wesley Sneijder has advised Virgil van Dijk to join Galatasaray if he decides to leave Liverpool. Turkish champions Galatasaray hold an interest in the centre-back and it has been suggested in Turkey that he is open to a move.

According to Turkish outlet Web Aslan, Sneijder has told Van Dijk that if he leaves Liverpool then he should not hesitate to join Galatasaray. Whether Sneijder’s words will influence Van Dijk remains to be seen, but the defender does only have one year left on his Liverpool contract.

If Galatasaray can convince Van Dijk to move to Turkey then they may have reason to hope Liverpool would do the same with the Dutchman. The dominant force in Turkey, a move would hand Van Dijk the chance to add a Super Lig winners’ medal to his collection.