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EPL: Van Dijk confirms Liverpool contract extension talks

Liverpool star defender Virgil van Dijk has confirmed that discussions over a new contract are underway but has not made any commitment yet.

The 33-year-old’s contract, along with those of teammates Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold, is set to expire at the end of the current campaign.

In an interview, Van Dijk said, “Discussions are ongoing, but I don’t know what the future will hold.

“My full focus is on Liverpool and winning games, but we’ll see what happens.”

EPL: Van Dijk confirms Liverpool contract extension talks
Van Dijk – Getty image

While Van Dijk remains focused on Liverpool’s season, rumours have swirled about Alexander-Arnold’s potential move to Real Madrid.

However, Liverpool manager Arne Slot dismissed concerns that transfer speculation is affecting his players, stating that seasoned professionals like Van Dijk, Salah, and Alexander-Arnold are unfazed by such distractions.

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