Virgil Van Dijk reveals desire to become ‘Liverpool legend’ and insists there’s nothing to stop him achieving ‘incredible things’

The Dutch international has been a revelation since joining from Southampton for £76m in 2018

Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk wants to become a “Liverpool legend” and believes there is nothing to stop him from achieving “incredible things” with the European champions.

The 28-year-old joined the Reds in January 2018 for £76 million, proving an instant hit to help Jurgen Klopp’s side win the Champions League.

A Premier League title is also now just two wins away with the season currently suspended due to the coronavirus.

And while Van Dijk has three more years on his contract and many more years in his career, he is already thinking about how he would like to be remembered.

Van Dijk told Spanish newspaper Sport: “As a Liverpool legend. I want to achieve incredible things here.

Virgil van Dijk wants to become a legend at Liverpool (Getty) (Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

“I would like to be one of those players that return to Anfield after retiring. I see club legends at games and I feel part of a really big family.

“We have a fantastic team, we don’t lack anything, we have all the tools necessary to go on winning.

“A coach we identify with, a versatile squad, a style of play that breeds victories, a stadium and supporters that play their part.”