I think as a leader and player, he is good for another 2 or 3 seasons. So I would not be surprised if he gets an extension for 2 more seasons till he is 34/35.
The problem for me is that no one else in the defence is good enough to take over in the leadership department (not the captain part but in terms of organising). The next best CB we have is arguably Matip who I think will definitely leave and Konate despite his potential still is showing inconsistencies and definitely is not the leader kind. We need a successor for VVDâs leadership in defence and that will actually aid VVD as he loses ABIT of pace to not have to play every single game.
Will be interesting to watch Quansahâs development also going forward on the leadership aspect. He has all the attributes footballing wise. Either way, we need a new CB this summer, and we need Virgil to extend.
Extension will be easy peasy - Slots Dutch, Slotâs assistant is involved with the Netherlands international team, of which Virgil is captain - no brainer.
No idea who Max Whatnot is, but I hope he realises heâs with royalty.
https://x.com/SkySportsF1/status/1794364676903776491
https://x.com/404NUNEZ/status/1794314931044778156
Scored again.
Well, itâs nothing unexpected.
Of course a few of them will think good with themselves, their families and see with their agents what are their options.
Iâd be very surprised if he were to leave. Suspect the decision he needs to make is on whether he retires from international football, in order to prolong his club career - likely a move that would be favourable to the club. Canât imagine he doesnât sign a new deal.
Virgil van Dijkâs season is finally over, after playing 64 games for club and country; over 5,000 minutes - the third-highest number of minutes for any outfield player in world football
I think the international comment is more intriguing than the club.
Virgil is going to face Edwards shortly over a new contract⌠Guess he is laying some groundwork, and attempts at a smokescreen trying to gain as much of an edge as possible :0)
Sounds like international retirement to me
I thought the same. I actually selfishly wanted Netherlands to win it because it would have been a perfect opportunity for him to retire with his head held high and focus on prolonging his career with Liverpool. At that age, with the amount of football he played after the injury, he should really consider it.
Doubt he will retire and rightly so because he is still too good for that. 35 during the 2026 World Cup. Older players started during the EURO recently.
Problem is he rarely gets any time off the pitch.
Koeman played him even in the friendlies for a full match so he is going have to decide.