Liverpool has reportedly offered their captain Virgil van Dijk to Atletico Madrid as potential talks for the Netherlands international’s departure heat up this summer transfer window.
Van Dijk, a pivotal figure since joining from Southampton in January 2018 for a reported £75 million fee, has been instrumental under Jurgen Klopp’s tenure, playing 270 games, scoring 23 goals, and providing 12 assists. His current contract at Anfield runs until the summer of 2025.
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Football365 reveals Liverpool’s initiative to offload the 33-year-old to Atletico Madrid as part of a strategic overhaul post-Klopp’s departure. However, Atletico Madrid reportedly remains uninterested, preferring players with lower profiles and wages to maintain financial stability.
Van Dijk, who earns £220,000 per week excluding bonuses according to Capology, remains a prized asset despite Liverpool’s attempts to initiate change.