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"Let's see what the season has in store. I've had a wonderful time here so far. If that continues, great. If not, I'll move on somewhere else."
Virgil van Dijk's casual and detached remarks about his future following the victory over Crystal Palace sent ripples through Liverpool, as the stark reality set in that this could potentially be the defender's final campaign at Anfield.
Nearly nine years after joining the club, the 35-year-old has become a Liverpool legend and one of the finest players of the club's modern era. Much like Mohamed Salah before him, the question of how and when to move on from the aging star looms large over the club.
Van Dijk may still agree to another year, but he will be free to negotiate a free transfer to overseas clubs in as little as seven weeks. Should he and Liverpool ultimately decide to go their separate ways at the end of the season, here are five destinations the Dutchman could find himself at.
5. Trabzonspor
It worked out for Salah, so why not for Van Dijk?
The Egyptian King is flourishing despite early doubts from many regarding his unconventional move to north-eastern Türkiye.
Salah, 34, has netted nine goals and contributed three assists in his opening ten Süper Lig appearances and is deeply adored in Trabzon, as the club looks to break the domestic stranglehold of Istanbul-based sides.
Some reports suggest the winger is keen on a reunion with his longtime friend and former teammate Van Dijk next season. It would certainly turn heads.