Graeme Souness Claims One of Liverpool’s Key Players is “Unhappy” and Wants to Leave Anfield This Summer

As Virgil van Dijk’s contract nears its end and uncertainty clouds his future at Anfield, Liverpool’s defensive linchpin stands at a pivotal juncture.

Amidst Jurgen Klopp’s impending departure and the likely appointment of Feyenoord’s Arne Slot at Liverpool’s helm, attention turns to the future of the club’s captain.

Graeme Souness, a respected figure in Liverpool’s lore, has fueled rumours by implying that van Dijk’s discontent might open the door for a transfer to Real Madrid.

Speaking on William Hill’s Three Up Front podcast, Souness highlighted van Dijk’s age and the allure of trophies as potential motivators for the Dutch defender to consider a move to the La Liga powerhouse.

“If you’d asked me about this a month ago, I would’ve said whoever takes over from Jurgen Klopp is inheriting the most fabulous situation, but I can’t say that anymore. With the way that they’ve performed this month, Liverpool have now got a big question mark against their character.”

As van Dijk turns 32, he inevitably ponders his future in football. While he aims to solidify his legacy and expand his list of achievements, the allure of joining a club as prestigious as Real Madrid is undeniable.

Virgil van Dijk Could Leave Liverpool This Summer

Souness claimed: “The fact that Virgil van Dijk’s contract end is coming up worries me, he’s 33 in July, and if his agent were to call up the sporting director at Real Madrid, they’d take him.

“I just look at him now and the noise he’s been making, which he hasn’t done throughout his career, and I think he’s obviously unhappy.”

The Liverpool managerial switch introduces more uncertainty for van Dijk. Klopp’s departure signifies the end of a successful era, prompting a period of adjustment for players. Arne Slot’s arrival marks a new chapter, yet van Dijk’s fit in his plans remains unclear.