Van Dijk Provides Clear Statement on Liverpool Future

Virgil van Dijk has made a clear statement on his future while backing new Liverpool boss Arne Slot to be a “big success” at Anfield.

Following a fruitful tenure at Feyenoord, where he guided the side to the KNVB Cup and the 2022–23 Eredivisie championship, Slot was named manager of Liverpool. Van Dijk has expressed his gratitude for his impending move to Anfield, saying he has already discussed next season’s plans with the new boss while maintaining he intends to stay at Liverpool for at least another year.

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Speaking from the Netherlands’ training camp for the European Championship, Van Dijk said: “I still have a year left on my contract. I am the club captain and I have made it clear I am there for the new coach and enthusiastic over the next season. Obviously, there will be a lot of changes but I am confident we will make a big success of it.

“I congratulated him of course and I’m really pleased for him and his family. We spoke about the team and the future, but now my focus is fully on the national team.”

Another Dutch player at the Anfield stable, Ryan Gravenberch, is also excited about Slot’s arrival, as he added: “I think he can be good for my career, it’s a coach who wants to play good football.”

Slot’s job is to continue the solid work that Jurgen Klopp started and to incorporate his mindset and ideas into it in order to facilitate a seamless Anfield transfer. Moreover, his task ought to go well with the help of veteran players like Van Dijk in the dressing room.

There is a tangible air of enthusiasm and eagerness among the players as Liverpool begin to look forward to their first season under Slot’s direction. He has established himself as an offensive manager at Feyenoord thanks to his performance history and management style, which makes him a good fit to succeed Klopp.