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Virgil van Dijk has followed Mo Salah in committing his future to Liverpool, signing a two-year contract extension that keeps both stars at the club until 2027.
Liverpool officially announced the news on their website and social media channels at 11 a.m. on Thursday, with the Dutch captain expressing his pride and emphasizing that staying with the Premier League leaders was always his intention.
Shortly after the announcement, The Athletic’s David Ornstein shared key details about the 33-year-old’s new deal.
Van Dijk’s New Contract Details
Under the terms of the agreement, Van Dijk will earn £400,000 per week over the next two years, with no break or release clauses included.
His wages are largely guaranteed, reaffirming his position as Europe’s highest-paid defender. The contract’s performance incentives are tied to Liverpool’s team success rather than individual achievements.
Reacting to the extension, Ornstein’s colleague James Pearce described it as a “no-brainer” for Liverpool. Despite Van Dijk turning 34 in July and being among the club’s top earners, Pearce highlighted his enduring value to the team, even if such deals are often seen as a potential risk.
Van Dijk Proves He’s Worth Every Penny of His New Deal
Liverpool’s decision to secure both Mo Salah and Virgil van Dijk on two-year extensions, each worth £400,000 per week, highlights just how indispensable the duo remains to the club—even as they approach their mid-30s.
While FSG typically avoids offering lucrative deals to players nearing the latter stages of their careers, few would argue that Salah and Van Dijk haven’t earned these contracts. The Egyptian winger’s staggering 32 goals and 23 assists this season speak volumes, while Van Dijk’s commanding performances have been described as “immense” by James Pearce (via The Athletic). The Dutch defender continues to elevate those around him and set the tone at the AXA Training Centre.
It’s unfortunate that Trent Alexander-Arnold doesn’t seem poised to follow in their footsteps, with reports linking the vice-captain to Real Madrid. However, Liverpool fans can take solace in the fact that their captain and top scorer have committed their futures.
If you’d told Reds supporters at the start of April that these two pivotal players would sign new deals before Good Friday, the reaction would have been pure joy. Credit is due to sporting director Richard Hughes, whose swift negotiation of these major contract extensions is nothing short of a masterstroke.