Why it was ‘always Liverpool’ for Virgil van Dijk – and a no-brainer to keep him
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Why Virgil van Dijk’s new Liverpool contract was a simple decision
- Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool's captain and arguably their best-ever center-back, has signed a new two-year contract with the club.
- While the delayed contract talks caused some speculation, van Dijk consistently affirmed his commitment to Liverpool.
- The new deal will keep him at Anfield until he's nearly 36, making him potentially the oldest centre-back at the club in more than a century.
- Van Dijk's influence extends beyond his individual performances, as he elevates the play of his defensive partners.
- His leadership as captain, both on and off the field, is crucial, especially with potential changes expected in the defense next season.