Liverpool confirm Virgil van Dijk will not leave this summer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Liverpool have reiterated that captain Virgil van Dijk will remain at the club amid transfer speculation. New head coach Andoni Iraola relies on the experienced defender for the upcoming season. The club's announcement comes on the heels of Ibrahima Konate's departure to Real Madrid, which exacerbates the need for defensive stability. Joe Gomez also has uncertainty surrounding his future as his contract runs out next year. Van Dijk, who turned 34, has been integral to the team's success since joining in January 2018.
- •Van Dijk is set to stay despite speculation of a summer exit.
- •Ibrahima Konate has left Liverpool for Real Madrid.
- •Joe Gomez's future remains uncertain with one year left on his deal.
- •Van Dijk has made 374 appearances for Liverpool since 2018.
- •The club seeks defensive reinforcements if any departures occur.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Liverpool make Virgil van Dijk transfer stance clear
"Liverpool have shut down speculation linking their captain Virgil van Dijk with a summer exit. According to The Athletic’s James Pearce, Van Dijk is going nowhere as new head coach Andoni Iraola is...
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