"Guys, I'm aware that Van Dijk really wanted to stay at Liverpool, and Van Dijk really wanted to be a crucial part of the Liverpool project. So if Van Dijk extended his contract at Liverpool it's because he really trusted the project. He's always been super keen on staying at the club and signing a new deal. My understanding is that, sometimes the stories can be told in different ways in Spain and England, it's normal."
"But it's also normal some times for agents when you have a world class client like Van Dijk to reach out to clubs and to understand situations, it's part of their job. But the desire of Van Dijk has always been to stay at Liverpool and to continue at the club, that must be clear, because for Van Dijk the focus has always been Liverpool Football Club."
Spanish media claimed Virgil van Dijk wanted to join Real Madrid on a free transfer last summer and was waiting for Madrid before signing a new Liverpool contract. Other sources clarified that Van Dijk wanted to remain at Liverpool and to be a crucial part of the club’s project, and that he extended his contract because he trusted the project. Agents sometimes contact clubs to assess interest when representing world-class players, which is a normal part of their role. Van Dijk’s consistent focus and desire remained on staying at Liverpool Football Club.
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