Virgil van Dijk reveals Manchester City & Chelsea transfer snubs before joining Liverpool

Virgil van Dijk has changed dynamics of Liverpool football since time he made a move to Anfield from Southampton back in January 2018. Nerland-based defender is a very worthy contender to win Ballon D'Or this year after leading Liverpool to Champions League glory last season and in giving a tough fight to Manchester City in ir Premier League 2019-20 title chase. While talking to a leading British media portal, Virgil van Dijk revealed that or English giants like Manchester City and Chelsea were very much interested to sign him up but Liverpool eventually grabbed him for £75million. 

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Virgil van Dijk had many options

Virgil van Dijk revealed that he made decision, keeping many things in mind before making move to Anfield. defender stated that he always goes with his gut feeling and Liverpool gave him a good vibe since time y showed ir interest in defender. However, £75-million worth defender added that he was flattered by seeing or major clubs showing ir interest to seal his services.

According to van Dijk, he chose Liverpool keeping many factors on his mind. He said that Reds were strongest in multiple factors like coach, squad, ir playing style and most importantly culture of club and fans. He was very impressed with way Liverpool planned ir future and stated that it's very important for him to be a part of it in  coming years. defender admitted that he is happy and glad that he made decision to join Liverpool. 

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