Mo Salah speaks for every Liverpool fan with five-word Van Dijk comment after Liverpool win

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Mo Salah echoed the thoughts of every Liverpool fan with a remark he made about (and directly to) Virgil van Dijk shortly after Liverpool’s win over West Ham this afternoon.

The captain delivered a dramatic match-winner in the 89th minute, not long after West Ham had equalised, then celebrated by kissing the Liverpool badge in front of the Kop.

Salah signed a new deal with the club on Friday, and trusted sources suggest that the Dutch centre-back is also nearing an agreement to extend his time on Merseyside.

**Salah urges Van Dijk to commit**

Speaking to Sky Sports alongside Van Dijk following the victory, Salah, whose own future was recently secured, sent a strong message to the captain about doing the same.

The Egyptian forward said: *“I am glad we managed to do that [sign a new deal] before the end of the season and hopefully Virgil will be next! He can do whatever he wants, but I would love to see him here again next year.”*

When asked about where things stand with his own contract, Van Dijk responded: *“Everyone knows how much I love this club and let’s see what next week will deliver.”*

**Van Dijk reportedly close to new Liverpool deal**

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Salah voices what’s on every fan’s mind!

That line – *‘Hopefully Virgil will be next’* – perfectly sums up the sentiment shared by the Liverpool faithful.

Van Dijk’s mention of *‘next week’* might just point to Liverpool’s upcoming game away at Leicester, but many fans will surely see it as a clue that he might sign a new contract before Easter Sunday.

The Dutch defender has been exceptional this season, performing closer to his peak 2018–2020 form than at any time since suffering a long-term ACL injury due to Jordan Pickford’s challenge. And today, he came through when Liverpool needed him most.

Between Salah committing his future and today’s crucial victory, Liverpool supporters have had a lot to celebrate over the past three days. Let’s hope the good news continues with our number 4 signing a new deal at Anfield soon!

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