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‘I want to…’ – Virgil van Dijk issues Liverpool contract hint as mega decision awaits

Virgil van Dijk has spoken about his long-term future at Liverpool, where he now has less than eight months remaining on his current contract. Having penned a two-year extension in April 2025, the club captain is once again approaching a…

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 12:39 PM
‘I want to…’ – Virgil van Dijk issues Liverpool contract hint as mega decision awaits
Key Things to Know
  • Virgil van Dijk stated he wants to keep playing but is relaxed about whether his Liverpool contract is extended.
  • The 35-year-old Liverpool captain currently has less than eight months remaining on his existing deal.
  • Van Dijk indicated he will play elsewhere next season if a new agreement is not reached with Liverpool.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Virgil van Dijk has addressed his Liverpool future with less than eight months remaining on his current contract. Speaking after Liverpool's 3-1 win over Crystal Palace, the 35-year-old captain stated he wants to keep playing, noting that if his stay is extended, that is fine, but if not, he will move elsewhere.

Empire of the Kop reports that the Dutch defender is keeping his options open without panicking. The outlet notes that while a major extension for a veteran earning £350,000 per week would break club norms, van Dijk remains an essential presence alongside young defender Jeremy Jacquet.

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