Virgil van Dijk says he’s “truly heartbroken” after his £70m Dutch teammate turned down Liverpool and decided to join Manchester United instead. The Liverpool captain admitted it hurts even more because he did everything he could to convince him to stay, but the player had already made up his mind.

“I tried everything to stop him… but his mind is already made up.” — Van Dijk confirms Anfield’s top Dutch target is heading to Old Trafford

 

Anfield has been rocked by a revelation nobody expected — not from journalists, not from insiders, but straight from the captain himself.

Virgil van Dijk has confirmed that his £70 million Netherlands international teammate has agreed personal terms with Manchester United for a January switch, shocking Liverpool fans across the world.

 

Speaking with a mix of disappointment and disbelief, Van Dijk openly admitted that he attempted to convince the player to reject Manchester United’s proposal and join him at Anfield instead.

 

But his efforts hit a wall.

 

 

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“It pains me a lot… such talent should be with us.” – Van Dijk speaks from the heart

 

According to sources close to the Dutch national camp, Virgil personally stepped in when he learned that Manchester United had initiated talks with the player’s representatives.

Liverpool were quietly monitoring the situation, hoping to make a formal move, but Van Dijk wanted the deal pushed forward sooner.

 

He approached his teammate with sincerity and urgency, telling him:

 

“You’d flourish at Liverpool. Don’t rush. Think again.”

 

But the response left him stunned:

 

“My mind is made up already.”

 

The Dutch defender reportedly walked away “hurt” and “frustrated,” feeling Liverpool had just lost a generational talent to their biggest Premier League rival.

 

 

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Manchester United Move Swiftly — Agreement Already Reached

 

While Liverpool hesitated, Manchester United acted with speed.

Negotiations, believed to have begun quietly during the international break, progressed rapidly:

 

Personal terms agreed

 

Contract length settled

 

£70m fee expected to be finalized in January

 

Ten Hag pushing to make him one of the main pieces of his rebuild

 

 

United see the emerging Dutch star as a key figure in their long-term project — a player who can transform the tempo, mentality, and identity of the squad.

 

For a club fighting to rise again, this is more than a transfer.

It’s a statement.

 

 

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Liverpool Fans Left Furious — and Fearing a Repeat of Past Transfer Losses

 

The reaction from Liverpool supporters has been immediate and emotional.

 

“How did we let this happen?”

“Why wasn’t the club more aggressive?”

“Van Dijk literally begged the board to move!”

 

Fans are understandably frustrated that a player so highly rated by their captain slipped away — and worse, to Manchester United of all clubs.

 

Many believe this could go down as one of the most painful transfer losses of the Klopp-Slot era transition.

 

 

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Why the Player Chose United Over Liverpool

 

Reports suggest the player felt:

 

Manchester United offered a guaranteed starting role

 

Ten Hag spoke to him directly and outlined his future position

 

He wanted to be part of United’s Dutch-influenced rebuild

 

The project felt “more personal”

 

 

Liverpool, still stabilizing after managerial change, could not provide the same level of assurance.

 

 

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Van Dijk’s Honest Reaction: Respectful but Wounded

 

Despite the disappointment, Van Dijk remained respectful toward his teammate.

But those close to him insist the situation hit him harder than expected.

 

“He believed this was the perfect signing,” one Dutch insider revealed.

“He fought for it, but he feels powerless now.”

 

For the Liverpool captain, this is more than losing a transfer.

It’s losing a future teammate he believed would elevate the club for years.

 

 

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ANOTHER NETHERLANDS SUPERSTAR IS JOINING MANCHESTER UNITED

 

And this time, the confirmation comes from Virgil van Dijk himself.

 

The January window is shaping up to be explosive — and this may be one of the biggest stories of it all.