{"id":45946,"date":"2026-04-16T21:59:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T01:59:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/16\/another-liverpool-superstar-set-to-leave-on-free-transfer-joining-mohamed-salah-and-andy-robertson\/"},"modified":"2026-04-16T21:59:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T01:59:26","slug":"another-liverpool-superstar-set-to-leave-on-free-transfer-joining-mohamed-salah-and-andy-robertson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/16\/another-liverpool-superstar-set-to-leave-on-free-transfer-joining-mohamed-salah-and-andy-robertson\/","title":{"rendered":"Another Liverpool superstar set to leave on free transfer, joining Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/16\/another-liverpool-superstar-set-to-leave-on-free-transfer-joining-mohamed-salah-and-andy-robertson\/#Virgil_van_Dijk_to_leave_Liverpool\" >Virgil van Dijk to leave Liverpool<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/16\/another-liverpool-superstar-set-to-leave-on-free-transfer-joining-mohamed-salah-and-andy-robertson\/#Van_Dijk_remains_one_of_the_best_in_Premier_League_history\" >Van Dijk remains one of the best in Premier League history<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is expected to leave the club at the end of the 2026\/27 season, marking the final end to one of the most transformative eras in Anfield&#8217;s history.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>According to a reporter from The Athletic, the 34-year-old Dutchman has a full year left on his contract before an &#8220;expected parting&#8221; in the summer of 2027.<\/p>\n<p>Van Dijk remains the undisputed starter under manager Arne Slott, but the club&#8217;s strategic focus on young defensive options suggests there are no plans to renew his contract at this time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <span role=\"presentation\"><u>apple<\/u><\/span>  &#038; <span role=\"presentation\"><u>Google play<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Virgil_van_Dijk_to_leave_Liverpool\"><\/span>Virgil van Dijk to leave Liverpool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The news follows a series of high-profile departure announcements at the club, with Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson also confirmed to be entering their final months on Merseyside. Pearce pointed out that Liverpool&#8217;s defensive situation was changing rapidly.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Captain Virgil van Dijk has one year left on his contract before his expected farewell,&#8221; Pearce reported.<\/p>\n<p>Liverpool are already leading the race to sign Marcos Senesi from Bournemouth as a long-term left-footed successor, according to reports.<\/p>\n<p>Van Dijk is set to turn 35 by the time his contract expires and appears ready to leave as a free agent.<\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"6\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Van_Dijk_remains_one_of_the_best_in_Premier_League_history\"><\/span>Van Dijk remains one of the best in Premier League history<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When Van Dijk ultimately leaves in 2027, he will likely do so as the greatest centre-back to ever wear a Liverpool shirt.<\/p>\n<p>Since joining from Southampton for a then-world record \u00a375m in 2018, he has been a pillar of Liverpool&#8217;s recent success.<\/p>\n<p>Van Dijk&#8217;s influence on the club&#8217;s identity cannot be overstated. He instantly turned a weak defense into the foundation of a dominant team that won every major trophy.<\/p>\n<p>The atmosphere at the club is currently low following recent departures in Europe and domestically, but Van Dijk&#8217;s determination to see his end of the deal ensures that Anfield fans will have one final year to celebrate a true club legend.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is expected to leave the club at the end of the 2026\/27 season, marking the final end to one of the most transformative eras in Anfield&#8217;s history. 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