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Virgil van Dijk HUGE salary revealed as Liverpool skipper maintains status as Europe's highest-paid defender after penning contract extension

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<p>Van Dijk put pen to paper on a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/liverpool-keep-captain-virgil-van-dijk-joins-mohamed-salah-extending-contract-anfield-arne-slot-project/blt83a64acdeca54d78" target="_blank">new two-year Liverpool deal </a>until 2027 on Thursday, ending months of speculation about his future. Now, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6269382/2025/04/17/van-dijk-contract-liverpool/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a> states his salary is believed to be in the region of £400,000 per week, allowing him to maintain his status as Europe's best-paid defender. </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Although Van Dijk turns 34 this summer, the Dutchman is still arguably one of the best centre-backs in the world. Liverpool looked set to lose him on a free transfer this summer, along with Mohamed Salah, but both have now <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/mohamed-salah-stays-liverpool-confirm-new-deal-egyptian-king-contract/blt625460e1eefc582d" target="_blank">committed their futures to the Reds</a> in a huge boost for Arne Slot's side.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>The report adds that Van Dijk's deal has no break or release clauses and the Netherlands international will not be taking a pay cut. He received offers from other teams but the ex-Southampton man is staying at Anfield.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Van Dijk will lead Liverpool when they travel to relegation-threatened Leicester City on Sunday as they try to claim the Premier League title.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

Virgil van Dijk HUGE salary revealed as Liverpool skipper maintains status as Europe's highest-paid defender after penning contract extension | Goal.com

Virgil van Dijk&apos;s huge new salary has been revealed after signing a two-year contract extension at Liverpool.

Virgil van Dijk HUGE salary revealed as Liverpool skipper maintains status as Europe&apos;s highest-paid defender after penning contract extension

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