Liverpool and Netherlands defender Virgil van Dijk has insisted he has yet to make a decision on his future as he enters the final season of his current contract with the club.

The 33-year-old defender has remained a key figure for the club as they kick off the new season with back-to-back victories, but there has been no progress on his new contract.

“I am still calm about the situation. I want to stay focused and make this the best season I can be again. And I want to be the main player to help the club achieve its goals this year.”

“Whatever happens next year, we’ll see. Everything happens for a reason, that’s how I see it.

“There’s been no changes in my situation but I’m very calm about it, there’s no reason for me to sit down and start thinking about something else because I have the whole season to play. Hopefully, it’ll be a successful one.”

Van Dijk has started both of Liverpool’s opening games as new head coach Arne Slot has begun his reign with 2-0 wins against Ipswich Town and Brentford.

The Netherlands captain has played 272 times for Liverpool since joining from Southampton for £75million in 2018. During that time, he has won the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and two League Cups.

“Whatever happens next year, we’ll see. Everything happens for a reason. We’ll see. Nothing has changed my situation yet, but I’m not panicking. I don’t see any reason to sit down and start thinking about other things now because I’ve got a whole season to play and hopefully it’s a successful season,” Van Dijk said.