Serie A champions Inter Milan will face a stumbling block in the bid to sign Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk due to his €8 million-a-year wages.
According to a report by Italian outlet Inter Live, Virgil van Dijk is the subject of interest from Inter Milan. The Serie A champions are scouring the market for a centre-back amid the advancing years of Stefan de Vrij and Francesco Acerbi. So, the Liverpool captain has emerged as a target, although his €8 million-a-year wages pose a problem for the Nerazzurri.
The rise and rise of Virgil van Dijk
Virgil van Dijk has established himself as one of the best defenders in the world since joining Liverpool from Southampton in January 2018. The Dutchman has spent nearly seven years with the Merseyside outfit, and he has gone from strength to strength during this period despite a few setbacks.
The 33-year-old has turned out nearly 300 times thus far for Liverpool while chipping in with 25 goals and 13 assists. The veteran defender has succeeded Jordan Henderson as the club captain, and he has embraced the added responsibility by becoming the best defender in the world despite his advancing age.
However, the Dutch defender has left Liverpool in a spot of bother after entering the final seven months of his contract with Liverpool. While the Reds are eager to tie van Dijk to a new contract, the situation has piqued the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe, including Inter Milan.
Serie A move on the horizon?
Inter Milan’s interest in Virgil van Dijk is understandable. The Serie A champions are scouring the market for a centre-back heading into the 2025 summer transfer window. The Nerazzurri might lose Stefan de Vrij and Francesco Acerbi after the 2024/25 season ends.
While van Dijk might only be a short-term solution for Inter Milan, he has shown that there is much life left in his legs. However, the Dutchman’s €8 million-a-year wages pose a problem for the Serie A champions, considering his compatriot pockets half his salary.
In addition, Liverpool will likely tie the 33-year-old Netherlands international to a new contract in the coming weeks. So, the Nerazzurri must look elsewhere for a centre-back heading into the 2025 summer transfer window.
