By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has signed a new two-year contract with the club, Prompt News reports.
The centre-back will now continue his almost seven-and-a-half years stint at the Anfield.
The Netherlands international moved to Liverpool from Southampton in January 2018.
“I’m very happy, very proud,” Van Dijk told Liverpoolfc.com in exclusive reaction.
“There are so many emotions obviously that go through my head right now speaking about it.
“It’s a proud feeling, it’s a feeling of joy. It’s just incredible. The journey I’ve had so far in my career, to be able to extend it with another two years at this club is amazing and I’m so happy.”
He added: “It was always Liverpool. That was the case. It was always in my head, it was always the plan and it was always Liverpool.
“There wasn’t any doubt in my head that this is the place to be for me and my family. I’m one of Liverpool. Someone called me the other day an adopted Scouser – I’m really proud to hear these things, it gives me a great feeling.”
