Van Dijk has an offer that takes him away from Liverpool
The veteran Dutch center-back could end up leaving Anfield, as the renewal has not come, and he has other offers.
Virgil Van Dijk has become one of the main targets for AC Milan this summer in 2027. The 35-year-old Dutch center-back's contract with Liverpool expires on June 30 and he has not yet finalized his renewal. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Italian club wants to take advantage of this situation to sign him for free.
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AC Milan wants to sign Virgil Van Dijk
AC Milan's interest in Virgil Van Dijk dates back to last summer, when Gerry Cardinale, the owner of the Italian club, considered his signing. However, the defender still had a year left on his contract, and the deal did not materialize.
Now the scenario is different. The Dutchman could leave Anfield without the Italian club having to pay a transfer fee. This possibility is especially appealing for a club looking to strengthen its defense and return to the Champions League.
Cardinale believes that Van Dijk could play a role in defense similar to that of Luka Modric since his arrival at the rossonero in 2025. His experience would help guide the growth of younger center-backs and increase the team’s options.
The defender also has the backing of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who values his possible signing. Additionally, the footballer himself has previously expressed admiration for Paolo Maldini and Alessandro Nesta, two icons in the history of the Italian club. Van Dijk will leave Liverpool for free.
Liverpool has not yet renewed Van Dijk's contract
The contractual situation of Virgil Van Dijk is concerning in England. The captain signed his last renewal in April 2025, extending his contract for two seasons, but there have been no significant advancements to prolong his stay.
The player recently spoke about his future and left open the possibility of changing teams if he does not receive a renewal offer. His priority continues to be competing, although he does not intend to wait indefinitely for a decision from the board.
Despite being 35 years old, Van Dijk maintains his prominence in the Premier League. He has played every minute of the first ten matchdays and has accumulated 15 official matches across various competitions this season.
His market value is 15 million euros, according to Transfermarkt. However, that figure would become irrelevant for a potential transfer if he ends his contract without renewing, as he could join another club as a free agent.
Serie A is not the only option for Van Dijk
The Milan club will also face competition. Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe, and Trabzonspor are among the clubs interested in the defender, while teams from Saudi Arabia may offer him higher salary conditions than those in Italian football.
In fact, the presence of Mohamed Salah at Trabzonspor could become an argument to attempt to reunite both players after sharing a locker room for several seasons.
Meanwhile, Milan is looking to strengthen its defense in January with names like Gonçalo Inácio and Massiré Sylla, without ruling out an additional signing in summer if they qualify for the next Champions League.
The next step in Virgil Van Dijk's future will come on January 1, 2027, when he can freely negotiate a pre-contract with foreign clubs. Liverpool still has time to offer him a renewal, but AC Milan intends to take advantage of that date to try to get ahead of their competitors.
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