Liverpool and Van Dijk are negotiating a new contract.

Virgil van Dijk, the captain of Liverpool, has stated that he has begun negotiations with the team to sign a new contract.

Liverpool's centre-back, Van Dijk, has announced that discussions are ongoing for a new contract with the club. The 33-year-old, who has been with the club since January 2018, is focused on winning games ahead of him.

He has not provided any details about the future, but the situation has been a topic of speculation. England international Trent Alexander-Arnold and Egypt forward Mohamed Salah are also set to leave the club next summer.

Liverpool signed Van Dijk for £75m from Southampton, who has helped them win the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, League Cup, and Fifa Club World Cup.

Under new manager Arne Slot, he has helped Liverpool reach the Premier League top with seven wins in their opening eight games.

Van Dijk expressed his overall well-being, including physical and mental well-being, following Liverpool's 2-1 win over Chelsea.

He stated that the media will be informed when a decision is made. Van Dijk has contributed to Liverpool's best defensive record in the Premier League.

Van Dijk emphasized that the success of a team is not solely attributed to the goalkeepers, but also to the players in front of them. He emphasized that the clean sheets are not solely the responsibility of the goalkeepers, but rather the entire team, and that credit should be given to everyone who contributes to the team's success.

Liverpool fans are concerned about the contract situations of Van Dijk, Alexander-Arnold, and Salah. Van Dijk is in talks about staying, which is a relief for the club's supporters. However, Van Dijk has left an air of uncertainty over his future as talks take place.

Van Dijk has been a major presence for Liverpool this season, having been involved in six clean sheets from the 10 games he has played. Liverpool boss Slot highlighted the importance of Van Dijk on the training ground, stating that he is the loudest during sessions, brings energy and quality, and is the club's leader.