Virgil van Dijk's heartbreaking Instagram update and Liverpool's stance on him leaving

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SportFootballLiverpool FC transfer newsWith questions over his Liverpool future still persisting, Virgil van Dijk has broken his social media silence following the Netherlands' World Cup exitLiverpool have no intention of parting with Virgil van Dijk this summer despite mounting speculation surrounding a potential departure. The Dutchman is scheduled to link up with Andoni Iraola's squad in late July, by which stage their pre-season tour of the United States will be in full swing.Van Dijk, who celebrates his 35th birthday on Wednesday, may well have had his fill of North America following the Netherlands' World Cup elimination.

And following a spell of social media silence, Van Dijk finally spoke to his fans and followers before switching his focus back to club duties."As captain, all I ever wanted was to make this country proud," he wrote in a post on Monday. All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageContent cannot be displayed without consentRecent reports have indicated AC Milan and Fenerbahce are both keen on securing a deal for Van Dijk.

And it seems the Reds are determined for captain Van Dijk to fulfil his deal rather than depart this summer.It may ultimately benefit Liverpool that the Netherlands' World Cup didn't go as Van Dijk anticipated. None more so than Van Dijk, though, as he moves further into the latter stages of his career at Anfield.Buy Blood Red, our monthly Liverpool FC print publication for just £3.50 by clicking hereChoose Liverpool Echo as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCLiverpool FC transfer newsVirgil van DijkWorld CupAndoni Iraola