Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk insists he will be “part of” the massive shift that will occur when Jurgen Klopp departs later this month.
The Netherlands international has only a year left on his contract, and there will undoubtedly be a lot of instability following the end of Klopp’s nearly nine-year reign.
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But Van Dijk maintains he is delighted at the club as they embark on a new era under his compatriot Arne Slot, the Feyenoord head coach with whom Liverpool has reached an agreement for a deal and compensation with the Eredivisie side.
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“The focus is now on the last two games and then the club will focus on who the new manager is and there will be a big transition and I am part of that,” said the Dutchman after the 4-2 win over Tottenham.
“There is nothing for me to discuss because there is no news, I think the club is very much busy with who is going to be the new manager and that is the main focus.
“Like I said I am very happy here, I love the club and you can see that as well. It’s a big part of my life already, and that is all I can say.” Reported By ESPN.
Although an agreement with Feyenoord was made over a week ago, Liverpool is in no hurry to make a statement about the appointment as the passion around Klopp’s leaving builds up for a final-day farewell at home to Wolves.
Following a comprehensive investigation, Slot’s style of play was determined as the greatest fit for the existing group, and once former sporting director Michael Edwards’ return as football chief executive was confirmed, things proceeded quickly.
Van Dijk stated, “We know other things are decided, and Michael Edwards is returning, and Richard Hughes will be the sporting director; these are the only decisions that have been made.”
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