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Kevin De Bruyne has extended his congratulations to Virgil van Dijk following the Liverpool skipper's new contract signing at Anfield.

Van Dijk, whose previous contract was set to expire this summer, has now pledged his future to the Reds.

Van Dijk expressed his certainty about staying with the club.



"It was always Liverpool," said Van Dijk.



De Bruyne said: "Congrats my man," alongside a raising hands emoji.

Despite never having played together, De Bruyne and Van Dijk seem to share a mutual respect both on and off the pitch.

Virgil van Dijk is staying at Liverpool.

Since joining from Southampton in January 2018, Van Dijk has made a massive impact with 314 appearances for Liverpool, earning a Premier League and Champions League title among other honors.

"There wasn't any doubt in my head that this is the place to be for me and my family," said Van Dijk, expressing his deep connection with the club and its supporters