Virgil van Dijk has shared a message with Liverpool supporters following the announcement of his new contract extension.

Virgil van Dijk has expressed that he remains “calm” about his contract situation at Liverpool after taking to social media to address the matter. The 32-year-old defender is one of three important players, alongside Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah, who could leave the club for free at the end of the season. Due to his contract status, Van Dijk could negotiate a potential transfer with foreign clubs starting January 1.

However, reports from Anfield Watch suggest that the Liverpool captain is set to stay at the club beyond this season, with his agent informing interested parties that he is no longer available for transfer.

Van Dijk’s importance to the team has been clear, particularly under manager Arne Slot, as he has played every minute of both the Premier League and Champions League campaigns. His performance in Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Real Madrid highlighted his key role, with a 96% pass accuracy, 89% long-ball accuracy, and a perfect record in aerial duels.

After the match, Van Dijk shared a series of images from the game on Instagram, showing his pride in both his individual performance and the team’s success. Liverpool’s next challenge comes against Manchester City at Anfield on December 1, with a win potentially putting them 12 points ahead at the top of the Premier League and damaging City’s hopes of a fifth straight title.