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Liverpool are already considering a successor to Van Dijk

As the Dutchman approaches his 35th birthday, Merseysiders are looking to the future in central defence

Aug 1, 2025 21:12 422

Liverpool's management are already considering who will be the long-term replacement for Virgil Van Dijk, Topsport reported.

As the Dutchman approaches his 35th birthday, Merseysiders are looking to the future in central defence. The club's main goal is to attract a young central defender who, over time, can become a long-term replacement for the captain.

Among the players who have been monitored by the "Reds" scouting network are Joel Ordonez (Belgium), Konstantinos Koulierakis (Greece) and Giovanni Leoni (Italy). Each of them represents a different profile - young, promising and tactically flexible.

So far, Liverpool have not started negotiations or sent offers, but the club's interest in these players is real. The English giants are preparing for future investment in this key area of the pitch, with the aim of a gradual transition, without sudden shocks in the defensive line.

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