Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk commits to finish career as 'a club legend'

signing of Virgil Van Dijk can be termed as cornerstone in Liverpool's success in recent years. Liverpool already had a lethal attack in name of Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmi but y were lacking in ir defence. Liverpool signed Virgil Van Dijk in year 2018 for a record sum of £75 million ($92.71 million) and it turned out to be one of ir best signings in recent years. 2018-19 Ballon d'Or runner-up changed course of Liverpool's team as he strengned ir defence to a massive extent. Virgil Van Dijk became a Premier League superstar within time and went on to win Champions League with Reds.

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Virgil Van Dijk is committed to Liverpool and ir fans

Liverpool can win ir first Premier League trophy in 30 years when coronavirus lockdown comes to an end. However, re is ar good news for Liverpool supporters. Virgil Van Dijk has recently stated that he is determined to end his career as a Liverpool legend. 28-year-old defender is surely a fan favourite and is most likely to become Liverpool's captain in coming years. With his recent statement, Virgil Van Dijk has shown his loyalty towards Premier League side and fans will surely be very pleased to see Dutchman commit to ir side. 

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Van Dijk was asked how he would like to be remembered when time comes to retire. To which he answered “As a Liverpool legend. I want to achieve incredible things here. We have a fantastic team, we don't lack anything, we have all tools necessary to on winning: a coach that we identify with, a versatile squad, a style of play that breeds victories, a stadium and supporters that play ir part. “Yes, I would like to be one of those players that return to Anfield after retiring. I see club legends at games and I feel part of a really big family.”

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