Arne Slot sends Liverpool contract message to Virgil van Dijk

• Virgil van Dijk’s Liverpool contract expires in June
• The Dutch captain admitted that his future is far from certain
• Arne Slot revealed his role and stance on these contract negotiations

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has reiterated his firm desire to keep Virgil van Dijk at the club amid growing uncertainty surrounding the centre-back’s future.

Van Dijk’s existing contract expires in June. The towering defender is adamant. That no decision about his future has made. Interest in the 33-year-old are gathering pace as the conclusion of his deal hurtles over the horizon.

Slot was ask about the future of his captain. After he was picture in discussion with Paris Saint-Germain owner Nasser Al-Khelaifi. Sporting director Luis Campos following his side’s Champions League elimination against the French giants this week.

“I don’t know what is happening แทงบอล UFABET ราคาดีที่สุด ไม่มีขั้นต่ำ next season as well,” Slot shrug. “The only thing I know is that I want Virgil here next season. All the rest, these talks about contracts. That is not what I do here.”

The Dutch coach joined a restructure Liverpool hierarchy in the summer.

Former transfer specialist Michael Edwards returned to the club as its first chief executive of football in March 2024 before the appointment of Richard Hughes as sporting director in June. Both members of upper management will be at the forefront of discussions with Van Dijk over a new deal while Slot focuses on the existing playing squad.