The heartbreaking last-minute loss suffered by his country to England in Dortmund on July 10 left the centre-back reeling. Reflecting on the defeat, the Dutch defender was questioned about what lies ahead for him.
Van Dijk then disclosed, “I will think carefully this summer about what I want at club level and as an international player,” he added. “Then we’ll go for it again, but first recover from this.”
The Liverpool captain, a mainstay in Jurgen Klopp’s squad last season, missing only two Premier League matches, finds himself in a crucial juncture with just one year remaining on his contract and Arne Slot taking over from Klopp as the manager. At the age of 33, Van Dijk continues to perform at a top level, featuring in all six of the Netherlands’ games at Euro 2024.
Various clubs have inquired about a Spanish Euro 2024 star with a £46.5m release clause.