Captain and star center back Virgil van Dijk has extended his stay at Liverpool, with the Dutchman joining Mohamed Salah in agreeing to a new contract. Van Dijk, 33, has been at the heart of Liverpool's defense for almost eight years,

Virgil van Dijk has joined Mohamed Salah in signing a new contract with Liverpool. Van Dijk’s deal was due to expire at the end of the season but the Netherlands center back has penned a new, two-year contract.

After joining Mohamed Salah in signing a new deal to stay at Anfield, the importance of captain Virgil van Dijk to Arne Slot's title-chasing Liverpool team has never been more apparent