Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk.© AFP
Virgil van Dijk will not “panic” about his Liverpool future because the Reds captain admits he’s prepared to let his contract run down till the tip of the season. Van Dijk’s present deal expires in June and talks with Liverpool have but to supply an extension. The 33-year-old defender’s profitable seven-year keep at Anfield will come to an finish if no new contract is agreed. Van Dijk, who will lead Liverpool within the League Cup last towards Newcastle at Wembley on Sunday, has made no secret of his want to stay on Merseyside. But even with no decision in sight it has not affected his performances or his focus.
“Maybe I’ll run this absolutely down after which there’s nonetheless no information, I do not know,” he mentioned.
“But I do not need to create any anxiousness or something like that, I simply maintain my head down and deal with hopefully successful the subsequent 10 video games.
“I’m positive by the tip of the season there will probably be information. But what sort of information I’m not positive.”
He added: “It’s not a one-two-three dialogue and there we go. There are a number of elements and so long as I’m calm to you guys (the media) then there isn’t any have to panic, no matter could occur sooner or later.
“If I used to be anxious you’d see me enjoying somewhat bit anxious and that isn’t the case. I’m absolutely dedicated to Liverpool Football Club in the mean time and there’s no doubt about that.”
Liverpool have a 15-point lead within the Premier League title race as they chase a record-equalling twentieth English crown.
Van Dijk’s advantageous type has been key to Liverpool’s home dominance and boss Arne Slot made it clear he needs to maintain his fellow Dutchman.
“The solely factor I do know is that I need Virgil to be right here subsequent season, and all the remaining, his talks about contracts, that is not what I do over right here,” he mentioned.
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