Virgil van Dijk says talks with Liverpool over a brand new deal are “not on hold” however he nonetheless has “no idea” what is going to occur in the summertime, when his contract is ready to run out.
The Liverpool captain was unable to forestall his aspect crashing out of the Champions League to Paris Saint-Germain within the final 16 on Tuesday night time.
Afterwards, he spoke with newspaper journalists and revealed there’s nonetheless no definitive decision on whether or not he stays with Liverpool or turns into a free agent on the finish of this season, regardless of ongoing conversations with the membership.
“I have no idea. I still have no idea at the moment,” Van Dijk mentioned when requested whether or not he can be taking part in for Liverpool at first of subsequent season.
“Genuinely. I do not know in the mean time. It’s not on maintain. Nothing is on maintain. There’s simply… I preserve saying the identical factor. Pay attention, there are 10 video games to go (this season) and that’s my full focus.
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“If there is news, you guys will know it. But I don’t even know myself. Everyone knows there are some conversations behind the scenes but that is about it. At the moment I don’t even know what will happen next year. If anyone says they do know, they are lying to your face.”
In addition to Van Dijk, star ahead Mohamed Salah and right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold are additionally out of contract on the finish of the marketing campaign.
Salah appeared to have tears in his eyes after the penalty shoot-out loss to PSG.
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The sport was his 73rd within the competitors, bringing him degree with Steven Gerrard and behind solely Jamie Carragher (80) for Champions League appearances in Liverpool colors.
Salah, like Van Dijk and Alexander-Arnold, had a solitary style of Champions League glory in 2019.
England worldwide Alexander-Arnold, who limped out of the sport with PSG and is now a doubt for the Carabao Cup closing towards Newcastle on Sunday, has been linked with a change to Actual Madrid this summer time.
Van Dijk says Liverpool are assured they will bounce again from their Champions League blow to carry the Carabao Cup at Wembley after which go on to say a second Premier League title and twentieth English league crown.
“There are two big prizes we can still get,” Van Dijk mentioned. “We are going to give it everything. We have to feel the disappointment tonight but from tomorrow it is about recovery. Be ready for a good one. If we bring this intensity in Wembley with our fans, then I am positive. I am always positive. But I am really looking forward to being back out there.”
