So, picture this: Virgil van Dijk, yeah, he’s sticking around at Liverpool for a bit longer. He’s inked a deal that keeps him at Anfield till June 2027. Honestly, who saw that one coming? But wait, plot twist—that might not even be the end of his story there.
He’s following in the footsteps of Mo Salah, both clinging to those red jerseys like there’s no tomorrow. They’ve committed to the club, which, if you ask me, is kinda heartwarming. But what’s next, right? Liverpool’s bosses will eventually have to think about who might fill those big shoes when Van Dijk and Salah decide to pack up.
But let’s dive back in. Van Dijk’s got this article over at The Times talking about the new contract. Paul Joyce penned it down, casually dropping some hints that Virgil’s not quite thinking “2027 and bye forever.” Nope, he’s eyeing some more time on that pitch. It’s like, he could hang around until he’s just a stone’s throw from his 36th birthday—yet he’s not exactly plotting his farewell tour just yet.
The dude is a consistent player, showing up for every single Premier League minute like some indestructible machine. Day off, what’s that? Van Dijk’s there for more treatment, dipping in ice baths, chilling—literally—in a cryotherapy chamber. Stubbornly clinging to that top tier performance, he’s channeling his inner Thiago Silva, still kicking it at Chelsea at 39.
I know, I know, who’s counting the candles on the cake anyway? Look at Cristiano Ronaldo, still finding the net at 40, albeit in the Saudi Pro League which many debate if it counts as elite. Messi’s not exactly slowing down either. Then you’ve got Lewandowski still tearing it up in the Champions League at 36. And Modric? He’s strutting with his accolades well into his late 30s.
Van Dijk could cruise right through to another five years of high-flying football. And that’s saying something, especially after bouncing back from that crazy ACL injury thanks to Pickford’s reckless tackle back in 2020. Somehow, Virgil regained his top form—kudos to his grit and brilliance.
Anyway, keeping him ‘round until 2027? Total win for Liverpool. If he stays longer, that’s just the icing on the cake—and who doesn’t love a bit of extra sugar?
