Virgil van Dijk is ‘thinking about quitting Liverpool‘ after retiring from the Netherlands national team, a Dutch journalist has claimed on a television programme aired in the country.
That is how comments made by the Liverpool captain after the Netherlands’ European Championship exit are being interpreted by some. Following the semi-final defeat to England, Van Dijk faced questions about his future.
“I have no idea at the moment,” the player told reporters. “I will think carefully this summer about what I want at club level and as an international. Then we will go for it again, but first recover from this.”
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Those remarks have not gone down well in his homeland. “This says enough,” journalist Valentine Driessen said on Vandaag Inside Oranje (via fcupdate.nl). “He is thinking about quitting Liverpool and the Dutch national team. So, that is already in his mind. Then you actually have to say goodbye.” Former player-turned-pundit Johan Derksen also claimed: “That is not unwise.”
As one Liverpool defender got told to say goodbye, another has said their farewells following the announcement Adam Lewis has signed for Morecambe on a free transfer after being released by the Reds at the start of this month.
After his new club confirmed his arrival alongside 14 other players, Lewis shared a message on social media. “19 years at a special club (Liverpool) has come to an end,” the player captioned a post on Instagram.
“Would like to say a massive thanks to staff, players and fans for everything and all the opportunities I’ve had. Liverpool will always hold a special place in my heart.
“Now onto a new chapter (at Morecambe), looking forward to the season ahead and meeting the fans can’t wait to get started.” The left-back has signed a one-year contract with the League Two club after spending last season on loan in the same division with Newport County.
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