'Always': Virgil van Dijk wants his 'good friend' to stay at Liverpool after he's linked with move away
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Virgil van Dijk Wants Mohamed Salah to Stay at Liverpool
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has publicly expressed his desire for Mohamed Salah to remain at the club, describing the Egyptian winger as a "good friend" and emphasizing his continued importance to the team[1].
Salah's future has been cast into doubt following a public falling out with manager Arne Slot in December 2025, when he was dropped to the bench for the first time in his Liverpool career and accused the club of undermining him[1][3]. The 33-year-old has attracted substantial offers from Saudi Arabia and Major League Soccer[2].
Both players currently have contracts extending until 2027 after agreeing to two-year extensions in April 2025[1]. However, without further extensions, this summer represents the final opportunity for Liverpool to extract a transfer fee for Salah[1].
Since his return from the Africa Cup of Nations, relations have improved significantly[3]. Salah has started every match and recently scored and assisted in Liverpool's 3-0 FA Cup victory over Brighton[1][3]. Van Dijk praised Salah's continued leadership and defensive contributions, noting that his presence benefits the entire team[3].
When asked directly about Salah's intentions, Van Dijk stated: "The situation is what it is," while reaffirming: "I always want Mo to stay because I'm a good friend of his and we've been through the highs and not-so-highs together for so many years"[1][3].
Manager Arne Slot has also shown satisfaction with Salah's recent performances, praising both his attacking contributions and defensive work[4].