V. van Dijk has become the highest-paid defender in Europe

2025-04-17 20:52 © AFP

"The Liverpool team had to make a significant effort to keep defender Virgil van Dijk in their ranks.

As journalist David Ornstein writes, the Premier League club offered the player an irresistible contract to ensure that the footballer remains with the 'Reds' for another two years.

It is reported that from now on, V. van Dijk will earn 400 thousand pounds sterling per week and will become the highest-paid player in this position across Europe.

According to the expert, the contract does not include a fixed buyout option.

The 33-year-old Dutchman has been playing at Liverpool for over six years.