Virgil van Dijk throws Liverpool future in doubt as he drops huge quit hint after Jurgen Klopp announces summer exit
VIRGIL VAN DIJK has thrown his Liverpool future into doubt following Jurgen Klopp’s announcement that he will step down as manager.
The centre-back has just 18 months remaining on his contract and he refused to commit his long-term future to the club.
Virgil van Dijk refused to commit his long-term future to LiverpoolGetty
Van Dijk, 32, was asked if he will be part of the next era at Anfield after Klopp leaves at the end of the season.
He replied saying: “That’s a big question. I don’t know.
“The club will have a big job on their hands. That is well known. To replace the manager and replace not only the manager, the staff is leaving, and there are so many things that will change.
“So the club has a big job on its hands and I am very curious which direction that will go in. But when that will be announced we will see our situation. I can’t say much about it.”
Several key figures are set to leave the club including sporting director Jorg Schmadtke and coaches Pep Lijnders, Peter Krawietz and Vitor Matos.
It appears Van Dijk is waiting to see who arrives as their replacements before deciding his future.
Jurgen Klopp has won five major honours with Liverpool
Van Dijk’s illustrious Anfield career
By Tony Robertson
VIRGIL VAN DIJK has been one of the best defenders in world football since joining Liverpool in January 2018.
The Dutchman, 32, became the club captain this season following the exit of Jordan Henderson, though he has always been a central figure of Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool.
He helped the Reds end their 30-year English league title drought and has also helped to deliver the Champions League, FA Cup, League Cup, Uefa Super Cup and Club World Cup.
Individual awards have also been no stranger to the imperious defender.
He has been named in the PFA Player of the Year three times, the Uefa Team of the Year three times, Fifa FIFPRO World XI three times and been named the PFA Players’ Player of the Year and Premier League Player of the Season and finish runner up in the Ballon d’Or.
His Liverpool record, with 246 appearances and 21 goals, has seen him named the Reds Players’ Player of the Season and Fans’ Player of the Season.
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