According to a recent report by the Liverpool Echo, Liverpool centre-back Virgil Van Dijk has been left scratching his head in confusion after recent reports claimed that the Dutch defender has agreed to pen a new six-year contract at Anfield which would see him get a significant pay hike. The Liverpool Echo has also stated that Van Dijk is happy with life at Merseyside and has not asked the club for a pay rise.
Van Dijk’s Incredible Form For Liverpool
Van Dijk enjoyed the best year of his playing career last season when he helped his side win the UEFA Champions League at the Spanish capital. The Dutch international has continued his rich vein of form in this campaign and has already lifted the UEFA Super Cup with the Merseyside giants last month.
The European champions have made a flawless start to their Premier League campaign after emerging victorious in all four of their league matches this term. Van Dijk also came close to winning the UEFA Nations League with Netherlands.
The 28-year-old recently starred in his nation’s 4-2 victory against Germany in a UEFA European Championships qualifying match last week.
The Dutch Defender Baffled By Contract Rumours: What Should Be Klopp’s Play?
Van Dijk is currently playing at his peak and was recently named the UEFA Men’s Player of the Year for his outstanding achievements for both club and country. He is arguably the best centre-half in European football based on recent form. Hence, Jurgen Klopp should try everything he can to convince the Dutchman to pen a new and improved contract at Merseyside.
The former Celtic defender’s current deal at Anfield runs out in the summer of 2023, so the Reds will be in no hurry to tie him up on a new contract. However, Van Dijk’s recent contributions have helped Liverpool compete for major trophies so a lot will be expected of him in this campaign as well.
The Merseyside outfit are trying to end their long wait for a Premier League title, and Van Dijk could help them achieve that feat in the coming years. Therefore, Klopp should not waste any time in offering Van Dijk a new deal as he deserves a significant pay hike for his brilliant contributions thus far.
