Van Dijk Urges Liverpool Fans To Stay Calm Amid Uncertain Contract Future

Virgil van Dijk won’t “panic” about his Liverpool future as the Reds captain admits he is willing to let his contract run down until the end of the season.

Van Dijk’s current contract is set to expire in June, and discussions with Liverpool regarding an extension have yet to yield results.

If a new deal is not reached, the 33-year-old defender’s successful seven-year tenure at Anfield will conclude.

Van Dijk, who will lead Liverpool in the League Cup final against Newcastle at Wembley on Sunday, has made no secret of his desire to remain on Merseyside.

But even with no resolution in sight, it has not affected his performance or his focus.

“Maybe I will run this fully down and then there is still no news, I don’t know,” he said.

“But I don’t want to create any anxiety or anything like that, I just keep my head down and focus on hopefully winning the next 10 games.

“I am sure by the end of the season there will be news. But what kind of news I am not sure.”

He added, “It’s not a one-two-three discussion and there we go. There are multiple factors, and as long as I am calm to you guys (the media), then there is no need to panic, whatever may happen in the future.

“If I was worried, you would see me playing a little bit worried and that is not the case. I am fully committed to Liverpool Football Club at the moment and there is no doubt about that.”

Liverpool holds a 15-point advantage in the Premier League title race as they pursue a record-equaling 20th English crown.

Van Dijk’s exceptional performance has been crucial to Liverpool’s domestic success, and manager Arne Slot has emphasized his desire to retain the talented Dutch defender.

“The only thing I know is that I want Virgil to be here next season, and all the rest, his talks about contracts, that’s not what I do over here,” he said.