Alisson Becker and Virgil van Dijk agreement reached as Liverpool contract message sent

Van Dijk and Alisson have both expressed their desire to stay at Liverpool, with contract talks ongoing as both enter the final year of their deals.

Virgil van Dijk and Alisson Becker, Liverpool's two marquee signings from 2018, have signalled their intention to extend their contracts at Anfield. Speaking after Sunday's match against Crystal Palace, both players indicated they want to remain at the club. Alisson said his will is to stay as he and his family are happy, while van Dijk added that if an extension comes about, "that's the case."

Both players are now in the final year of their Liverpool contracts. Van Dijk, who turns 36 in July, recently signed a new deal in April 2025 and is the club's highest-paid player. Alisson, 34, is also among the club's top earners.

The Liverpool Echo's writers debate whether the club should extend both players, weighing their continued quality against their ages and the strain on the wage bill from recent signings like Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz and Bradley Barcola.

Van Dijk has been imperious in the Premier League this season, playing every minute without error, while Alisson's recent performance against Palace demonstrated his enduring quality. The consensus suggests Liverpool could benefit from extending both by 12 months to continue their transition under new manager Andoni Iraola.