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

When Virgil van Dijk is mentioned in the pantheon of great Premier League defenders, it occasionally comes with a caveat. Yes, he has the trophies, the class and the longevity that are the traditional hallmarks of all-time greats.

After months of uncertainty, Virgil van Dijk has finally put pen to paper on a new two-year deal with Liverpool – here we take a closer look at the Reds' captain off the pitch