Van Dijk brushed aside speculation about his future

After the disappointment experienced in Netherlands in European Cup after falling in the semifinals match England, Virgil van Dijk He has lived through a summer of contemplation about his future both at club level and with his national team. The center back, 33 years old, is thought to retire from ‘Orange‘and on his way to Saudi Arabia that it was possible to live in the last years of his career, but in the end this direction did not enter his plans.

The captain of Liverpool spoke after the victory of Netherlands facing Bosnia and Herzegovina He admitted for the first time that he already has in mind the extension of his contract with the ‘Reds’, where his relationship ends in June 2025. One of the reasons that could influence the decision of the central defender is the visit that Ronald Koeman made him to England that summer, where he tried to convince him to continue in ‘Orange‘at least until 2026 World Cup.

“I’m still on both teams Virgil van Dijkthe great leader and there is no doubt that I want him to continue to be like that for the next two years,” declared the Dutchman. The centre-back expressed doubts about his future after the Euro because “I am human and I also have feelings, especially after a match where you were eliminated at the last minute. I understand that my position is not clear after the crash, because I am disappointed and full of emotions. It probably gave the impression that this was my last international match because I indicated it.

Using the Liverpool, Van Dijk seems to be living a second youth at the behest of his countrymen Arne Slott. Despite speculation about his departure, according to the central defender, all indications are that he will continue Maryside to compete at the highest level for World Cup 2026. Furthermore, as pointed out by ‘Football Insider’, in the offices of Anfield They are preparing a new contract so that their captain can continue to wear the armband for at least two more years.