Virgil van Dijk has addressed speculation regarding his future at Liverpool, dismissing recent reports that suggested he had signed a new contract with the club. The 33-year-old defender, whose current deal expires at the end of the season, remains free to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with clubs outside England. Despite growing uncertainty over his future, Van Dijk has maintained a reserved stance, in contrast to teammate Mohamed Salah, who has openly expressed frustration over the lack of progress in his own contract talks.
Earlier this week, social media reports claimed that Van Dijk had committed his future to Liverpool by agreeing to a new deal. However, when asked about the situation following Liverpool’s commanding 4-0 victory over Tottenham in the Carabao Cup semi-final, the Dutchman was quick to refute those claims. Speaking to Sky Sports, he made it clear that no agreement had been reached and that any suggestion otherwise was incorrect. He stated, “What the future brings, I have no idea. Anybody who says they know it – they are wrong.”
Despite ongoing speculation, Van Dijk remains fully focused on his performances on the pitch. His contribution in Liverpool’s semi-final triumph over Tottenham was pivotal, as he capped off a dominant performance by scoring the fourth and final goal of the night. The victory secured a 4-1 aggregate win and confirmed Liverpool’s place in the final at Wembley, marking another opportunity for silverware in what has been a strong campaign under Arne Slot.
Reflecting on the win, Van Dijk emphasized the importance of maintaining intensity in high-stakes matches. He praised the team’s performance and underlined their determination to reach Wembley once again. “To win here like we did tonight is great for the team and the club. Now we focus on the FA Cup,” he said. “If you bring intensity to the game, anybody can make mistakes – a beautiful win today.”
The Liverpool captain also spoke about the significance of nights like these, where the stakes are high, and the team rises to the occasion. He reiterated that nothing was taken for granted and that the squad was fully committed to reaching another final. “Nights like this, where there’s a lot at stake, we didn’t take it for granted – we all wanted to go there [Wembley] again with the fans, and it was a great team performance.”
While uncertainty lingers over Van Dijk’s long-term future at Anfield, his immediate focus remains on helping Liverpool compete for trophies on multiple fronts. With the FA Cup now in their sights, the Reds will look to carry their momentum forward as they continue their pursuit of silverware. Whether or not Van Dijk extends his stay at the club remains to be seen, but for now, his leadership and performances remain invaluable as Liverpool aims for more success this season.
