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Opinion: Liverpool show positive signs for Alisson and Van Dijk contract renewals

Liverpool have got a sporting director at the helm in Julian Ward with extensive experience of securing mammoth contract renewals

By Peter Staunton · Anfield Watch

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 9:00 PM

Key Things to Know

Julian Ward's return as sporting director is seen as a key boost for Alisson and Virgil van Dijk renewals.
Both Alisson Becker and club captain Virgil van Dijk are out of contract at the end of 2026/27.
Ward previously resolved high-profile contract negotiations by securing Mohamed Salah's extension in 2022.

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Julian Ward's re-appointment as Liverpool's sporting director is viewed as a major positive step toward securing contract renewals for Alisson Becker and Virgil van Dijk. Both key players are currently scheduled to be out of contract at Anfield at the end of the 2026/27 season.

According to a Liverpool Echo report cited by Peter Staunton, Ward's prior success negotiating Mohamed Salah's renewal in 2022 bodes well for the upcoming high-priority contract talks.

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