“I want him to stay” Virgil Van Dijk urges Liverpool not to sell Joe Gomez amid future uncertainty
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Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has publicly urged the club not to sell Joe Gomez as the transfer deadline day approaches. Van Dijk emphasized that he values Gomez highly, both as a teammate and a friend, and wants him to remain at Anfield to contribute to the team's success.
Gomez, who has been with Liverpool since 2015, has recently attracted interest from clubs such as AC Milan, with bids reportedly made for the defender. Despite these offers, Van Dijk insists that Liverpool should hold on to Gomez, highlighting his importance in the squad amidst a summer of several squad changes.
While acknowledging that football is a business and transfers can be inevitable, Van Dijk was candid about wanting to maintain the team's defensive stability by keeping Gomez. His remarks also come as Liverpool are linked with other defensive reinforcements like Marc Guehi, signaling a strategic approach to balance the squad depth without losing key players.
Van Dijk's stance reflects the sentiment within Liverpool's core group, who view Gomez as not only a loyal servant but also an exceptional defender whose presence is crucial for the club's ambitions this season. The message from the captain is clear: Liverpool's defense benefits significantly from Gomez, and selling him on deadline day would be detrimental.
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