Ronald De Boer has indicated that the upcoming summer may present an opportune moment for Virgil van Dijk to part ways with Liverpool. As the current season draws to a close, Anfield is poised for significant changes, with the departure of esteemed manager Jurgen Klopp marking the end of an illustrious era.
Speculation surrounds the future of several key players, including prolific forward Mohamed Salah, who is reportedly considering a move to Saudi Arabia. Additionally, Van Dijk, a prominent figure in the Netherlands national team, has hinted at the possibility of seeking new horizons after a successful six-year tenure marked by numerous accolades at Liverpool.
Reflecting on Van Dijk's potential departure, former Champions League victor De Boer shared his insights during an interview with talkSPORT. He remarked, “He’s looking of course [whether] it’s now time to go.”
“Maybe not winning a prize and you think, hmm, do I want another year like that? I don’t know. Maybe he can make a great transfer for the end of his career enjoying his soccer life, maybe in the States, maybe somewhere else, I don’t know, that’s up to him.”
“If he’s really, really happy at Liverpool and thinks he’s still got it in him and thinks he can bring that energy every day in training and also on the pitch, maybe he will stay.”
“I can’t look in his mind of course and know what he is thinking. But there is a possibility, of course. There is a time for coming and going so maybe it’s time to go.”