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Virgil van Dijk signs new Liverpool contract until 2027

Liverpool skipper Virgil van Dijk has extended his contract, with the Dutch centre-back signing to stay at Anfield until 2027, the Premier League club said, ending a protracted saga that had dragged on for several months.

Van Dijk, who joined Liverpool in 2017 for a world record fee for a defender, reported to be 75 million pounds ($99m), has been the bedrock of a defence that has helped them win numerous trophies, including a first Premier League title.

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