When Virgil van Dijk is mentioned in the pantheon of great Premier League defenders, it occasionally comes with a caveat. Yes, he has the trophies, the class and the longevity that are the traditional hallmarks of all-time greats.

Liverpool have confirmed their captain Virgil van Dijk has signed a new contract with the club. The Netherlands international's previous deal was set to expire in the summer with uncertainty surrounding his Anfield future. But he's followed Mohamed Salah in putting pen to paper on fresh terms, which will keep him in Merseyside until June 2027.

Virgil van Dijk has followed Mohamed Salah in signing a new two-year contract to stay at Liverpool until 2027. The captain could have left Anfield on a free transfer in the summer but said it was “always Liverpool” for him and insisted he had no doubts that he saw his future at the club.