Arguably one of the most potent defenders in the club’s history, Virgil van Dijk is now also set to become the highest-paid ever at Liverpool, in a lucrative deal which will see the Dutchman earn a reported £220 000 (about R4.7 million) per week.
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Van Dijk is expected to sign a five-year contract extension worth a staggering £57 million (about R1.2 billion) according to widespread reports. Meanwhile, there are claims that Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have expressed an interest in signing the star player with Liverpool not concerned about any prospects of him leaving Anfield.
The 28-year-old currently earns a believed £180 000 (about R3.9 million) per week, though his wage will be increased once Liverpool expectedly secure their first-ever Premier League title. The Reds are on the road to derby rivals, Everton at Goodison Park on June 21. Currently, at the club, striker Mohamed Salah is top-earner on a £200,000-a-week deal, with Roberto Firmino coming in third on a £180 000 per week wage.
Liverpool’s top-earners:
- Virgil van Dijk, £220 000
- Mohamed Salah, £200 000
- Roberto Firmino, £180 000
- Jordan Henderson/ James Milner, £140 000
- Naby Keita/ Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, £120 000
- Adam Lallana, £110 000
- Dejan Lovren/ Sadio Mane/ Joel Matip/ Fabinho, £100 000
- Andy Robertson, £50 000
- Trent Alexander-Arnold, £40 000
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