Virgil van Dijk Liverpool exit bombshell as star to transfer to club ‘sooner or later’

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is expected to join AC Milan either in a paid move or on a free transfer next summer, according to Italian pundit Carlo Pellegatti. Van Dijk's current contract with the Premier League club is scheduled to expire at the end of the season, creating uncertainty surrounding his future at Anfield.

Pellegatti claimed AC Milan owner Gerry Cardinale is eager to secure the defender's signature. Meanwhile, Liverpool recently appointed Julian Ward as sporting director following Richard Hughes' departure, while Van Dijk has also opted to remain with the Netherlands national team under manager Xavi.