Virgil van Dijk is “one of the best players in the world”, says Jamie Carragher, with the Liverpool defender forming part of the global elite that “could play for any side”.
A Netherlands international centre-half has seen his stock rise considerably since completing a £75 million ($93m) move to Anfield in the January window of 2018.
Eyebrows were raised when Jurgen Klopp put a record-breaking deal in place for the commanding Dutchman.
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An immediate return has been offered, though, on a sizeable investment of funds and faith.
Van Dijk was named UEFA Player of the Year in 2019, while also finishing as runner-up to Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi in the Ballon d’Or vote.