“Major Twist Unfolds!” Fabrizio Romano Delivers Electrifying Liverpool Update
“Breaking News” next as Fabrizio Romano drops thrilling Liverpool update
Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Virgil van Dijk is all set to sign a new contract with Liverpool, with only the official announcement remaining.
The Dutch defender, along with Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold, was initially expected to leave when his current deal expires at the end of the season.
Now, it appears Van Dijk is following in Salah’s footsteps by committing to Liverpool with a fresh contract—unlike Alexander-Arnold.
According to BBC Sport and other sources, the right-back is reportedly in advanced talks for a free move to Real Madrid. Meanwhile, Romano’s update on X brings more optimistic news regarding Van Dijk’s future.
🔴🔐 All details of Virgil van Dijk’s new deal are agreed and documents have been approved by lawyers.
Next step: official statement. #LFC 🇳🇱 pic.twitter.com/bqoE7np1sX
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 12, 2025
Liverpool supporters will be thrilled by the news that Van Dijk is set to stay, especially with Romano—one of the most trusted names in football journalism—reporting it.
Despite aging, Van Dijk remains a crucial figure in Liverpool’s squad, and securing his future with a new contract feels like a well-deserved reward for his consistent performances.
Since arriving from Southampton in January 2018, Van Dijk has proven to be one of the club’s greatest-ever signings, silencing early doubts about his hefty transfer fee.
The Dutchman impressed during his time at Southampton, but there’s never a certainty that players will successfully transition from smaller clubs to top-tier teams.
A prime example is Harry Maguire, whose big-money switch from Leicester City to Manchester United in 2019 didn’t quite live up to expectations.
Van Dijk, on the other hand, has firmly established himself among the greatest defenders in Premier League history—and with Liverpool in strong form, he could be on course to lift the trophy for a second time this season.
What a great news for us fans of Liverpool