Virgil van Dijk reveals talks with Arne Slot as Liverpool contract position becomes ‘clear’

Virgil van Dijk has pledged his future to Liverpool and says he is excited to work with new head coach Arne Slot next season – while awaiting clarity on his own future at Anfield.

The 32-year-old defender has just over 12 months left on his current contract with the Reds and revealed earlier this month that he has yet to be offered new terms by the club.

However, captain Van Dijk, who has played in 36 of 38 Premier League games this season, revealed he had positive talks with compatriot Slot after being appointed Liverpool’s new head coach and is confident the club can build the third one. finished place in the Premier League.

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“I still have one year left on my contract,” Van Dijk said at the weekend as Holland began their preparations for this summer’s European Championships. “I’m the club captain and I’ve made it clear that I’m there for the new manager and I’m excited for the season ahead.

“Obviously there will be a lot of changes, but I am confident that we will be very successful.

“I congratulated him of course and I’m very happy for him and his family. We talked about the team and the future, but now I’m totally focused on the national team.”

Van Dijk, however, was not the only member of Liverpool’s Dutch contingent to speak highly of Slot, with midfielder Ryan Gravenberch also expecting good things from the new Reds boss.

“I think it can be good for my career,” said Gravenberch, who was also named in Holland’s provisional squad for this summer’s Euros. “He is a coach who wants to play good football.”