But now, it's official! Van Dijk has put pen to paper, committing his future to the club that has become his home. This comes just days after Liverpool confirmed a new deal for their star winger, Mohamed Salah.

After signing his new contract, Van Dijk gushed about his love for the club and its fans. “I’m very happy, very proud,” he told the official club website. “There are so many emotions obviously that go through my head right now speaking about it. It’s a proud feeling, it’s a feeling of joy. It’s just incredible.”

In his time at Liverpool, Van Dijk has racked up an impressive list of trophies, including a Premier League title, Champions League, FA Cup, two League Cups, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup. He's also collected a host of individual accolades.

When asked about his future, Van Dijk was clear: “It was always Liverpool. That was the case. It was always in my head, it was always the plan and it was always Liverpool. There wasn’t any doubt in my head that this is the place to be for me and my family. I’m one of Liverpool. Someone called me the other day an adopted Scouser – I’m really proud to hear these things, it gives me a great feeling.”