Virgil van Dijk reiterates his future position while analyzing the arrival of Arne Slot to Liverpool

Virgil van Dijk has insisted he is not going anywhere as he prepares to welcome compatriot Arne Slot to Liverpool.

Van Dijk cut out a distressed figure at Jurgen Klopp's farewell match at Anfield in emotional scenes.

There has been question marks on whether the Dutchman would leave the club, whose contract expires next year.

But Van Dijk He has insisted that he is not thinking of leaving and hopes to meet his compatriot Slot, who will replace Klopp this summer.

At the Monaco Grand Prix, the 32-year-old said: “Obviously I have full confidence in the club and all future decisions. It's also exciting.”

“The changes are always a bit unknown, but I have full confidence and I'm already looking forward to the new season.”

Speaking at the Netherlands training ground before the Euro 2024Van Dijk also added: “I still have one year left on my contract.

“I am the captain of the club and I have made it clear that I am there for the new manager and that I am excited about next season.”

The defender also revealed that he has already spoken to Slot about joining, who also confirmed that Ruben Peeters will join him as LiverpoolThe new physical performance coach.

Van Dijk said: “I congratulated him, of course, and I'm very happy for him and his family.

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“We talked about the team and the future, but now my attention is fully focused on the national team.”

Van Dijk is not the only one who ends his contract in 2025 with key players Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold They also have one year left on their agreements.

Salah has been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia, where he could move on a free transfer after being the subject of a £150million bid last summer.

Meanwhile, Alexander-Arnold has admirers at Real Madrid, but could soon sign a new contract at Liverpool.