Van Dijk not worried about contract situation at Liverpool

Van Dijk says he is not worried about his contract situation at Liverpool, which expires next summer, and will wait to see what the season brings.

Virgil van Dijk has dismissed concerns about his future at Liverpool, saying he is relaxed about his contract situation despite it expiring next summer. The 35-year-old defender, who last extended his deal in April 2025, told The Athletic after the match against Crystal Palace that he wants to continue playing and will see what the season brings.

"I want to keep playing and continue with what I'm doing, so let's wait and see what the season brings," Van Dijk said. "I've had a great time so far. If that can be extended, then so be it. If not, I'll go somewhere else. There's nothing to report at the moment, but that doesn't mean there's stress or anything like that. I feel good, but right now it's not about me. There's absolutely no reason to panic."

Van Dijk joined Liverpool from Southampton in January 2018 and has made 389 appearances for the club. He is currently recovering from injury and is not part of the Netherlands squad.