Liverpool‘s Virgil Van Dijk can soon find his future at Anfield uncertain because of his contract scenario. AC Milan are now looking to take advantage.
The Dutchman has been a pillar for the Reds since joining from Southampton and his impact still hasn’t faded. When the club has been short of defensive options, the 35-year-old has stepped up to the plate and has been a commanding force for the side.
Even under Andoni Iraola, his impact at Liverpool remains the same. He has played ten times in the Premier League, which has allowed Ronald Araujo and Jeremy Jacquet to settle in easily.
But with Van Dijk’s contract set to run out in 2027, speculation about his exit is growing.
Italy move floated
Gazzetta dello Sport take note of the Dutchman’s recent comments about his future and the renewal at Anfield.
Van Dijk said: “The renewal? If it’s there, great, otherwise I’ll go elsewhere,”
This has caught specific attention at AC Milan, where majority shareholder Gerry Cardinale is ‘obsessed’ with the idea of landing the defender. He also owns a minority stake in FSG, which can aid a possible future move.
The plan to sign Van Dijk has been in Cardinale’s mind for many months now. This led to the Rossoneri consider a summer move but the conditions weren’t right to land the veteran.
Next summer, Milan are hopeful that things change, as Van Dijk’s Liverpool contract runs out in 2027. His comments indicate an openness towards him possibly joining Milan, with the Rossoneri aware that Turkish competition will also linger.
Cardinale’s club are confident they will have the foundations in place to appeal to Van Dijk. They believe Champions League qualification will be key to that and they also want to sign a couple of other key players to convince the Reds hero.
His arrival will come as a gift to Ruben Amorim, especially as the project seems to be heading in the right direction.
Van Dijk will come in as a leader for a young side and possibly replicate Luka Modric’s leadership impact at the San Siro.
Move could be a huge opportunity
The next contract will likely be the last of Van Dijk’s career and clearly, he still has a lot left in his tank. A serious knee injury in the past hasn’t impacted him too much and soon, Milan will need a leader in the side when Modric leaves.
At the Rossoneri, the centre-back can play in the Champions League and possibly retire while operating at a high level .
Everything will come down to Liverpool, though. They can lose both Van Dijk and Alisson in the same window, which will come as a big blow for the side.
So clearly, the decision from the Reds will have to be carefully considered.
