Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has ended any uncertainty about his future by signing a new two-year contract that commits him to Anfield until the summer of 2027. The 33-year-old Netherlands international’s previous terms were scheduled to expire once this season concludes and for many months it was unclear if an agreement would be found.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has signed a contract extension with the club to end the speculation over his future on Merseyside.

According to Former Premier League referee Keith Hackett, Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk has been lucky to avoid notable punishment in recent times.