Ahead of the clash with Aston Villa FC, Virgil van Dijk has said that he wants to be a part of the post-Jurgen Klopp era at Liverpool. The team captain said he is all about staying on board for the Arne Slot regime.
“The focus is now on the last two games and then the club will focus on who the new manager is and there will be a big transition and I am part of that,” Van Dijk was quoted by British media earlier this week.
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“There is nothing for me to discuss (regarding my future) because there is no news. Like I said, I am very happy here, I love the club and you can see that as well. It’s a big part of my life already.
“There will be a lot of changes happening and I wouldn’t say scary is the right word, but it is quite interesting and exciting what will happen now. So let’s see.”
VVD has a deal that runs until the end of next season, but it has been reported that Borussia Dortmund are interested in acquiring him.
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