Football NewsThis Is AnfieldUnverified source· 21 Sept 2026
Van Dijk commits to Netherlands until at least 37
The Liverpool captain has no plans to step away from international duty any time soon.
V. van Dijk
player
Player
Virgil van Dijk
Team
Netherlands
Age target
At least 37
What happened. Virgil van Dijk has confirmed he will keep playing for the Netherlands until he is "at least" 37 years old.
- He rules out an early international retirement.
- The defender intends to remain available for his country well into his late thirties.
“at least”
— Virgil van Dijk
The commitment signals Van Dijk plans to stay a Netherlands fixture for years to come.
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