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'Best in the world' - Liverpool fans celebrate after Virgil van Dijk signs new deal and cements legend status at Anfield

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  • Van Dijk signs new Liverpool deal
  • Joins Salah in contract extension
  • Reds fans celebrate the news
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  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    On Thursday, Liverpool confirmed that captain Van Dijk had extended his stay at Anfield, with the 33-year-old signing a new two-year deal until 2027. Now, Reds fans have rejoiced about this news on social media.

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    WHAT THE FANS ARE SAYING

    @Slotoholic wrote on X: "314 appearances. 27 goals. Premier League. Champions League. FIFA Club World Cup. UEFA Super Cup. FA Cup. 2 League Cups. PFA Players’ Player of the Year. 4 x Premier League Team of the Year. Best in the world. @VirgilvDijk."

    @HenryJackson87 tweeted: "If we see a better centre-back and right-sided attacker at Liverpool in our lifetime, we will be very lucky. Van Dijk and Salah extending for two years is far bigger than any new signing."

    @AnfieldRd96 commented: "This is what legends look like."

    @SamueILFC posted: "Our Captain is staying for 2 more years. THINGS YOU LOVE TO SEE," and @SeanDOlfc added: "GOATTT."

  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Van Dijk is one of the best centre-backs in the world so to keep him on for another two years is a huge boost for Liverpool. This comes hot on the heels of fellow club legend Mohamed Salah penning a two-year deal as the Reds try to become a dominant force in European football once more.

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    WHAT NEXT?

    Van Dijk is likely to lead Liverpool when they travel to lowly Leicester City on Sunday as they try to claim another Premier League title.