Virgil van Dijk could reportedly leave Liverpool this summer. Mo Salah is already set to depart the Reds.
FotoMac in Turkey claims Virgil van Dijk is currently assessing his future. The Dutchman has a little over one year remaining on his Liverpool contract after signing a new one last April.
But big changes at Anfield have the Dutchman considering a move. Liverpool are trying to renew Ibrahima Konate's contract, while they also struck a big-money deal for Jeremy Jacquet to end the winter transfer window.
Giovanni Leoni is also there as the future at the back. Liverpool have been linked with several more centre-backs, too, suggesting they're far from done with reshaping the middle of their defence.
And that has the soon-to-be-35 Van Dijk questioning things. He may feel, as Mohamed Salah has done, that this summer is the time for him to step away somewhere new.
Liverpool might be open to letting him do that, if they’re comfortable with their defensive options. Time will tell on that one but it seems that Van Dijk is now one to watch.
Salah will leave. Andy Robertson will leave. Alisson Becker looks likely to leave. Truly, the end of an era at Anfield.
Virgil van Dijk: Situation Summary
Liverpool Performance and Stats
As of 6 May 2026, Virgil van Dijk remains the pillar of Liverpool’s defence, having started all 35 Premier League matches this season. The 34-year-old captain has recorded four goals and 3,150 minutes, maintaining a high FotMob rating of 7.23. Most recently, he played the full 90 minutes in the 3–2 defeat to Manchester United on 3 May, following a goal-scoring performance in the Merseyside derby win on 19 April. Despite a disappointing collective campaign that saw the Reds concede 47 goals, Van Dijk leads the league in aerial duels won (74.3%) and has kept 10 clean sheets.
Contract and Future
Van Dijk is approaching the final year of his contract, which expires in 2027. Reports suggest Liverpool are already scouting long-term successors, with Alessandro Bastoni and Nico Schlotterbeck shortlisted as the club prepares for a post-Van Dijk era.
International Standing
As the Netherlands captain, Van Dijk is set to lead his nation at the 2026 World Cup this June. The Dutch open their campaign against Japan on 14 June in Texas.
