Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has mentioned he has begun talks over a brand new deal however insisted he has “no concept” if he’ll stay at Anfield subsequent season.
There may be ongoing uncertainty over the way forward for a trio of Liverpool’s key gamers, because the contracts of Van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah all expire on the finish of this time period.
Van Dijk, 33, confirmed that contract negotiations have taken place however didn’t commit his future to the membership.
“I can say clearly discussions are ongoing, however I do not know, we are going to see what occurs sooner or later,” he mentioned.
“My very full focus is on Liverpool, eager to win video games which are forward of me and nothing else. What the longer term will deliver I do not know in the intervening time. I can solely let you know that discussions have been began up and we are going to see.
“I really feel superb, bodily, mentally and I’m having enjoyable. Discussions are ongoing with the precise individuals and when it is time to decide or no matter, I believe you guys [the media] will understand it as effectively.
“However now full dedication and focus is on Liverpool and to achieve success this season. So we are going to see.”
Alexander-Arnold has been topic to comparable questions amid hyperlinks to Spanish giants Actual Madrid. These experiences prompted Slot to say his gamers are usually not distracted by hypothesis over their futures.
“I believe you underestimate our gamers. These gamers are used to being linked with all the highest golf equipment every day, if they’ve contracts or not,” he instructed a information convention on Friday.
“In the event you suppose they’re disturbed by this curiosity then you do not do justice to how robust they’re mentally. That is a part of our job. That is a part of this world we live in. You simply give attention to what it’s a must to do.
“Possibly when you’re 17 or 18 years of age it may very well be tough for you. However Trent has gained the league, has gained the Champions League; Virgil and Mo the identical. I do not suppose that may be a drawback for them to carry out and that is what we see in the intervening time as a result of they’re enjoying very well.”
