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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Sachin Nakrani

Virgil van Dijk insists he wants to be part of ‘big transition’ at Liverpool

Virgil van Dijk in action for Liverpool.
Virgil van Dijk has little more than a year left on his current deal at Liverpool but looks likely to work under his compatriot Arne Slot next season. Photograph: Paul Greenwood/Shutterstock

Virgil van Dijk has paid tribute to ­Jürgen Klopp and said he wants to be part of the “big transition” that will take place at Liverpool following the German’s departure.

Klopp has two games remaining as Liverpool manager – at Aston Villa next Monday and what is sure to be an emotional occasion at Anfield for the visit of Wolves on the final day of the Premier League season. No doubt there will be tears in the stands as Klopp says goodbye after nine and a half hugely successful, and ­transformative, years on Merseyside, with his exit inevitably leading to speculation about the future of his players.

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