Virgil van Dijk hinted at signing a new Liverpool contract after starring in the club's win over West Ham United.
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Van Dijk teased Liverpool fans on signing new contractSet to sign a new two-year dealLiverpool beat West Ham 2-1Follow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱AFPWHAT HAPPENED?
The Dutch defender scored a last-minute winning goal to help the Reds secure crucial three points on Sunday as they beat West Ham 2-1 at Anfield. After starring in his side's thrilling victory, Van Dijk hinted that he is close to joining Mohamed Salah in signing a new Liverpool deal. The 33-year-old is in the final months of his existing deal but is expected to put pen to paper on a new two-year contract that will extend his stay at Merseyside at least until 2027.
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Speaking to reporters, Van Dijk said: "Everybody knows I love this club… let’s see what next week looks like!"
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After penning a new deal with the Reds, Salah continued to dazzle on the pitch as he broke the 38-game record for the most goal involvements in a Premier League season (45) following his assist for Luis Diaz's opening in the club's win over the Hammers. The Egyptian is now two off the all-time record (47) set by Andy Cole (1993-94) and Alan Shearer (1994-95) – both of which came in 42-match seasons.
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Arne Slot's side will be back in action in the Premier League on April 20 as they take on relegation-threatened Leicester City in an away fixture.