Liverpool offer star defender new contract virgil van dijkHowever, reports say the two parties have not yet reached an agreement.
Van Dijk, 33, is one of three Liverpool key players whose current contracts expire at the end of the 2022-23 season. mohamed salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Liverpool want their influential captain to stay, but reports say the club’s first contract offer fell short of manager Van Dijk’s expectations. The Dutchman currently earns around £220,000 a week, well below Salah’s club record £350,000 a week.
Discussions continue among Liverpool’s leaders, including the chief executive. michael edwards and sports director richard hughesVan Dijk’s agent. However, the sticking point appears to be the length of a potential new contract, with the club potentially only offering a two-year deal given Van Dijk’s age.
Liverpool manager Arne Slott has avoided commenting publicly on the contract status of his star players, but the club are keen to retain Van Dijk, who was outstanding in their recent 2-0 win. is emphasized. manchester city .
The report suggests that the release of information about Liverpool’s contract offer to Van Dijk could be a strategic move by one side to gain leverage in negotiations. With the January transfer window approaching, the club and player hope to resolve the situation in the coming weeks.
