Liverpool are contemplating contract extension for Reds hero who Van Dijk thinks is "fantastic"

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Araujo’s passion, tenacity and quality have all come to the fore for Liverpool, with Virgil van Dijk hailing his teammate after the 1-0 win away to Bournemouth last weekend: “He is a great player. He is a fantastic player.

He is not a natural right-back, but he has filled in the best way possible, and I am pleased for him. The captain is in the final year of his current deal, and it remains to be seen if he will stay on, even though the vast majority of Reds supporters will hope he does.

Araujo is already a hugely popular figure at Liverpool, but he is backing up his character with consistently strong performances, being praised by Iraola in recent weeks: “He has done very well. He has come here wanting to show he is at this level, so I hope we can keep him there because he’s in a lovely place.” At 27, Araujo has enough years in him to be a successful signing on a four or five-year deal, and if his current form continues, keeping him on is a no-brainer for Liverpool.