Liverpool evaluate future contracts for Alisson and Virgil van Dijk

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Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Liverpool evaluate future contracts for Alisson and Virgil van Dijk
Summary

Liverpool face upcoming personnel decisions regarding goalkeeper Alisson and captain Virgil van Dijk, both of whom have contracts expiring at the end of the current season. Despite interest from Juventus during the summer, the club retained Alisson, who remains the primary goalkeeper and serves as a vice-captain. Van Dijk has started every league match this season and provides leadership for the team's younger defensive prospects. The club previously parted ways with senior players Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson, creating a potential need for continuity. Liverpool's management must now decide whether to offer extensions to both players or allow their departures next summer. Decisions on these veteran contracts will influence the squad's composition following recent roster changes.

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  • Alisson and Virgil van Dijk are both entering the final year of their current contracts.
  • Alisson has started all four of Liverpool's games this season, including the Champions League opener.
  • Virgil van Dijk has played every minute of the league campaign thus far.
  • Liverpool will welcome 18-year-old Lucca Brughmans from Genk next summer.
  • The club's new sporting director must finalize decisions on both players' futures.
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  • 5:59 PMYahoo SportsWhat does future hold for Van Dijk and Alisson?
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Alisson's deal expires at the end of the season and although Juventus were interested in the goalkeeper this summer, Liverpool had no intention of letting him leave. Liverpool are not short of options.

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