Liverpool Virgil Van Dijk has dropped a major hint amid ongoing speculation about his current contract situation at Anfield.
The towering Dutchman’s performances have shown no signs of slowing down in the early stages of the new season, helping Liverpool to second place in the Premier League and a perfect start to the newly formatted Champions League, winning three from three, including victories over AC Milan and RB Leipzig.
However, the 33-year-old is one of a number of key players at Anfield in the final year of their contracts as speculation continues to build around the future of Arne Slot’s side.
Despite their separate contract situations, Van Dijk and Mohamed Salah remain critical components of Liverpool’s successful squad, raising the prospect of both players leaving in the summer.
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When asked about his future, the defender has continually stayed cryptic, giving fire to speculation that he may be leaving Merseyside next season.
However, while speaking on the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast, Van Dijk discussed his post-retirement ambitions, including the possibility of transitioning into management after his playing career ends.
“I said no, but that’s also because coming to this hectic, busy, on-it life that my family is sacrificing a lot, my wife and my kid,” Van Dijk said. “To then have a year off or two years off and then going back into it… I don’t think I see it happening, but never say never.
“I really feel like I definitely will give something back to football.
“I love working and seeing younger players out there. I like going, for example, to the Liverpool Academy to watch the [age-group sides].”
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