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.

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.

Liverpool captain inks a two-year extension, becoming the second key player to re-sign with the club in the last week.