Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has given a worrying update on his future at Anfield.
The Dutchman is starting his second season as the Reds’ captain, but it might be his last, as his contract is set to end at the conclusion of the 2024/25 season.
Last month, Van Dijk, who was signed for £75 million from Southampton in the 2017/18 season, mentioned that he had “no idea” about his future and would need to “consider his options carefully” moving forward.
He has been adapting to life under new manager Arne Slot and participated in the first of two friendly matches on Sunday, a 4-1 victory against Sevilla.
Van Dijk spoke to the media afterwards and was asked about contract negotiations, confirming that there had been no developments.
“There are no changes at the moment,” he told reporters, according to The Independent.
Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mo Salah are also in the final year of their contracts, and a major issue this transfer window has been Liverpool’s lack of activity in the market.
Liverpool are the only Premier League club yet to make a signing, although they are attempting to finalize a deal for Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi.
Van Dijk believes that new signings are necessary given the busy season ahead but is confident in the club’s strategy.
He added: “Clearly, I think we need to make some additions considering the length of the season. However, I trust that the club is working diligently behind the scenes and will make the right decisions to assemble the best squad possible for competing in all the competitions we are involved in.”
“That’s my main focus right now—having trust in the process and seeing how things unfold. I believe they are working very hard behind the scenes, and we’ll see how it turns out.”
Liverpool begin their new campaign under Slot with an early kick-off against newly-promoted Ipswich Town on Saturday.
