May 28th 2024.
Virgil van Dijk's contract with Liverpool is set to end on June 30, 2025. Recently, it was announced that Arne Slot will be the new manager for the team, and Van Dijk believes that there will be many changes coming with the new leadership. As the team prepares for this transition, Van Dijk has also given an update on his own future at Anfield.
When Klopp revealed that he would be leaving Liverpool in 2023-24, Van Dijk sparked concerns by suggesting that he may also leave the team. With only one year left on his contract, Van Dijk could potentially move on next summer if a new agreement cannot be reached with the Reds. However, he is one of four players that Slot plans to build his team around and the two have already had discussions about the future.
"I congratulated him, of course, and I'm really happy for him and his family," Van Dijk said of his conversation with Slot. "We talked about the team and the future, but right now my focus is on the national team. I still have a year left on my contract with Liverpool and I am the captain of the team. I have made it clear that I am here for the new coach and I am excited for the upcoming season."
Arne Slot will officially take over as Liverpool's new manager on June 1st. "Obviously, there will be a lot of changes, but I am confident that we will be successful," Van Dijk added.
Slot comes to Liverpool with a stellar reputation and fellow teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold has complete trust in him as the right man to follow in Klopp's footsteps. "I trust the club and the choices they have made," Alexander-Arnold recently shared with Sky Sports. "As a player, that's all you can ask for - to have trust in the decisions made by those in charge. I am sure the transition will be smooth."
Slot previously led Feyenoord to the top-flight title in 2022-23 and ended his tenure with a KNVB Cup victory in 2023-24. However, he faces a challenging task in filling the shoes of Klopp, who won a total of seven major trophies, including the Premier League and Champions League, during his time at Anfield.
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