Liverpool, April 17 -- Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has signed a new contract, extending his stay with the club and ensuring his leadership will continue into the upcoming seasons -- nearly seven and a half years after first arriving at Anfield, according to the official website of Liverpool FC.

This announcement comes shortly after Mohamed Salah also agreed to fresh terms with the Reds last week.

"I'm very happy, very proud," Van Dijk told Liverpoolfc.com.

"There are so many emotions obviously that go through my head right now speaking about it," he added.

"It's a proud feeling, it's a feeling of joy. It's just incredible. The journey I've had so far in my career, to be able to extend it with another two years at this club is am...