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Frustrated Van Dijk plans exit, Galatasaray pursue free transfer

5/10/2026

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Virgil van Dijk (Netherlands international) said he is “extremely frustrated” and will leave Liverpool after 2025-26.
Galatasaray placed van Dijk atop their transfer list and will speed contacts as he eyes termination.
Although his contract runs to summer 2027, reports say he seeks a free transfer like Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah.
Liverpool sit 18 points behind Arsenal with three games left, needing a win over Chelsea for Champions League qualification.

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Virgil van Dijk (Netherlands international) said he is “extremely frustrated” and will leave Liverpool after 2025-26.
Galatasaray placed van Dijk atop their transfer list and will speed contacts as he eyes termination.
Although his contract runs to summer 2027, reports say he seeks a free transfer like Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah.
Liverpool sit 18 points behind Arsenal with three games left, needing a win over Chelsea for Champions League qualification.