Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain reportedly have the upper hand in the race to sign 33-year-old Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Virgil van Dijk is the subject of interest from Paris Saint-Germain. The Liverpool captain has entered the final few months of his contract with the Merseyside club. The seven-year veteran has already said his goodbyes to his teammates, and he will depart from Anfield as a free agent in the summer transfer window, with PSG having the upper hand in the chase.
Virgil van Dijk and his legendary Liverpool stint
Virgil van Dijk has established himself as one of the best defenders in the world since joining Liverpool from Southampton in a big-money deal in January 2018. The Dutchman made an instant impact at the Merseyside outfit, and he has been instrumental in a successful period for the club in the last seven years.
The 33-year-old remains among the finest defenders in the world despite his advancing age. However, van Dijk, who has turned out over 300 times thus far for Liverpool while chipping in with 26 goals and 13 assists, has entered the final few months of his contract. The situation has left the Reds in a spot of bother.
While Liverpool will be eager to tie the Dutch defender to a new long-term contract, a summer departure is on the cards. The veteran centre-back has already said his goodbyes to his teammates. Meanwhile, the situation has piqued the attention of several well-known clubs across Europe, with Paris Saint-Germain among the prospective suitors vying for his signature heading into the summer transfer window.
What next?
PSG’s interest in Virgil van Dijk is understandable. The Ligue 1 champions are scouring the market for a centre-back heading into the summer transfer window amid uncertainties surrounding Presnel Kimpembe’s long-term future. So, the Liverpool captain has emerged as a viable target for PSG.
Widespread reports have claimed that PSG will prioritise signing the 33-year-old Dutchman in the summer transfer window. The latest update has suggested that the Ligue 1 champions have the upper hand in the race to secure the veteran defender’s services.
With van Dijk deciding to leave Liverpool as a free agent, the Merseyside club must scour the market for a long-term successor. It will be interesting to see what the future has in store for the Dutch centre-back.
