Liverpool announced on Wednesday evening that the Virgil van Dijk will take over from Southampton and become the Orange international with an alleged transfer sum of 84.5 million euros being the most expensive defender of all times and the most expensive Dutchman of all time. The central defender joins his new employer after 1 January and is delighted with his move.
I am delighted and honoured to be a Liverpool player. Today is a proud day for me and my family, as I go to one of the largest clubs in the world! I can’t wait to put on the famous red shirt for the first time and I will do everything I can to help this great club reach something special in the years to come “, he let us know through a statement on his social media channels.
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Les Reed (director of Southampton, ed.), the board, the trainer, players, fans and everyone at Southampton. I will always owe something to the club as Southampton has given me the chance to play in the Premier League and despite the last difficult months, I’ve enjoyed my time at the Saints and made friends for life here.
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