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Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has signed a new two-year contract with the club to extend his stay.
The 33-year-old centre-back’s previous contract had been set to expire at the end of the season.
But the Dutchman has joined forward Mohamed Salah, who signed a two-year extension last week, in committing his future to the club.
Van Dijk who had earlier been linked with a move to Paris St-Germain, said “It was always Liverpool”.
“That was the case. It was always in my head, it was always the plan and it was always Liverpool.”
The Dutchman, who has made 314 appearances for the Reds, was named Liverpool captain in 2023 following Jordan Henderson’s departure.
He expressed satisfaction with the club, which he noted is the place to be for him and family.
“I’m one of Liverpool. It’s a proud feeling, it’s a feeling of joy. It’s just incredible.
“The journey I’ve had so far in my career, to be able to extend it with another two years at this club is amazing and I’m so happy.”
