Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is expected to leave the club at the end of the 2026/27 season, marking the definitive conclusion to one of the most transformative eras in the history of Anfield. According to The Athletic, the 34-year-old Dutchman has just one full year remaining on his contract before an “expected farewell” in the summer of 2027. While van Dijk remains an undisputed starter under Arne Slot, the club’s strategic pivot toward younger defensive options suggests that a renewal is not currently on the ta

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is reportedly set to depart the club at the end of the 2026/27 campaign, bringing an end to one of the most defining eras in Anfield’s history.

According to The Athletic, the 34-year-old defender has just one full season left on his current deal, with an “expected farewell” anticipated in the summer of 2027.

Although van Dijk continues to be a guaranteed starter under Arne Slot, Liverpool’s apparent shift toward building a younger defensive line indicates that a contract extension is unlikely at this stage.