Virgil Van Dijk will be out of contract at Liverpool at the end of the season.
The 33-year-old has just nine months remaining on his £220,000-per-week contract and could potentially leave Anfield in the upcoming transfer windows.
Van Dijk is not the only significant player facing free agency, as Mo Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold also have contracts expiring next summer.
However, while there is uncertainty about the futures of Salah and Alexander-Arnold—who has been heavily linked to Real Madrid—there is more encouraging news regarding Van Dijk.
According to a recent report from Football Insider, the Netherlands international is eager to extend his time at Liverpool and has expressed to friends his desire to sign a new contract.
The former Southampton defender has indicated to those close to him that he is “expecting positive talks to take place” soon.
Securing the captain’s future would be a significant boost for manager Arne Slot.
Despite turning 34 next summer, Van Dijk remains a crucial player for Slot, who recognizes the captain’s influence on the team.
Solid defensively and one of Liverpool’s most reliable performers, Slot understands that the club’s title ambitions this season and in the future rely heavily on a strong defense, particularly with Van Dijk at the helm.
Since joining Anfield six years ago, Van Dijk has won seven major trophies, including the 2018-19 Champions League and the 2019-20 Premier League.
