Van Dijk to Barcelona This Summer? The Liverpool Defender Edges Closer to La Liga.
Could Virgil van Dijk be the next big signing for Barcelona? The Liverpool captain could join the Catalan giants this summer as his contract expires at the end of the 2024-25 season.
According to Sport, Van Dijk, Mohamed Salah, and Trent Alexander-Arnold have yet to extend their contracts. While Salah is linked to PSG and Arnold is rumored to be heading to Real Madrid, Barça sees Van Dijk as a key target, especially with Andreas Christensen likely to leave under Hansi Flick.
A Major Obstacle: His Age
However, Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco, is not fully convinced about signing Van Dijk (33), considering him too old for the club’s long-term vision. As a result, Barça is also exploring younger alternatives, with Jonathan Tah (Bayer Leverkusen) emerging as another defensive target.
