Liverpool Prepares New Contract for Virgil van Dijk

DBasia.news –  British media, Mirror, reported that Liverpool are preparing a new contract for their flagship defender, Virgil van Dijk. They do not want to lose their best players.

Virgil van Dijk was transformed into a key player in Liverpool at the back line. After being brought in for 85 million euros from Southampton, Van Dijk appeared firmly and held the baton in the defense.

His brilliant appearance was already receiving a real benchmark. The Dutch national team player won the title of the best player of the Premier League and UEFA’s Best Player of 2019. In fact, Van Dijk is predicted to be back on the championship podium at the Ballon d’Or.

In addition, in terms of club achievements, Van Dijk also contributed. He helped the Reds win the 2018-2019 Champions League title. In the previous season, Liverpool also penetrated through the final.

Liverpool are well aware that the 28-year-old player will become the target of Europe’s elite clubs. For this reason, a new contract to enclose the player is being prepared.

Mirror reports, Liverpool will bid a contract worth 200 thousand pounds per week. The amount is has risen 75 thousand pounds from what he received at this time. Meanwhile, Van Dijk’s contract still remains until 2023.

If he agrees, Van Dijk would be one of the highest paid defenders in England. The player will receive a wage of around Rp 3.4 billion per week.

Liverpool no longer want to lose their core player like a few seasons back. The Reds began to increase the duration of contracts for star players like Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino, and Mohamed Salah. Liverpool hopes, these steps can minimize the chances players leaving Anfield.

Virgil van Dijk is predicted to return to appear to defend Liverpool when hosting Newcastle United in the fifth week of the Premier League match 2019-2020, at Anfield Stadium, Saturday (9/14). Afterwards, Jurgen Klopp’s squad will travel to Napoli headquarters (18/9).