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

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.

@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."

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.

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.