The winter transfer window closes on Thursday at 11 p.m. in England and 11.30 p.m. in Scotland. Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has stated that his previous remarks on his future at Anfield were overstated and that he is still fully committed to the team.
When Jurgen Klopp abruptly announced his departure from Liverpool on Friday, Van Dijk was questioned about whether he thought he would be a part of the team’s next chapter the following season.
The Liverpool captain said at the time, “That’s a big question,” without seeming to commit. I’m not sure.
Van Dijk later provided clarification for his remarks, stating in an exclusive interview with Sky Germany that they were “much taken out of context.”
“I want to be quite clear that I am totally dedicated to the club. I adore both the team and the supporters. It’s completely removed from its context.
“Nothing has changed; it is still about us, not about me, not about I. It’s kind of funny, because five days ago we weren’t even talking about my contract. My entire attention is on making this year truly exceptional.
“It was a major announcement made a few days ago, and it came as a huge shock to those of us who are associated with the club.
“It’s still about us, not about me, not about I; nothing has changed. It’s funny, because we weren’t even discussing my contract five days ago. My whole focus is on making this year something genuinely remarkable.
A few days ago, a significant statement was made, and for those of us connected to the club, it was rather shocking.
Due to his “running out of energy” situation, Klopp made his departure from Liverpool at the end of the current campaign known on Friday.