£400k-a-week LFC superstar could complete AC Milan free transfer in 2027

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Last week, Virgil van Dijk confirmed that he has yet to enter fresh contract talks with Liverpool ahead of his deal’s expiry at the end of the season. Whether it’s this summer or in a year or two, Liverpool will say goodbye to van Dijk at some point too.

One way to appreciate Virgil van Dijk’s longevity at Liverpool is to look at the sheer number of centre-backs who have partnered him since he arrived in 2018. ?? Ibrahima Konaté:… pic.twitter.com/9XIPEQa3qz — Michael Mongie (@MikeMongie) September 28, 2026 Speaking to reporters last week, with The Athletic‘s James Pearce in attendance, van Dijk laughed when asked about his future at the club.

According to Italian journalist Carlo Pellegatti, via Football Italia, the Dutch Liverpool captain is set to join Milan next summer, stating, “Every now and then, people make fun of me for saying van Dijk would join, but then they [did] the same the January before Zlatan Ibrahimovic arrived.” “[Milan owner] Gerry Cardinale made clear: ‘Either we get him now by paying or next year for free,’” Pellegatti added, “I said that Van Dijk will arrive at Milan sooner or later.” Liverpool signed van Dijk for £75m in 2018, and despite the vast sum, he is one of the biggest bargains – not just in Liverpool’s history – in football history. Hopefully, Liverpool extend van Dijk’s contract so he can continue to develop his partnership with Jeremy Jacquet.