According to Diario AS, the Dutch defender and his representatives pushed hard until the final hours of the transfer window to make the Santiago Bernabéu switch happen. Van Dijk reportedly instructed his agents to reach out through intermediaries in Spain, hoping to open direct talks with the Madrid hierarchy.
But things didn’t go as planned. Real Madrid’s board, while admiring Van Dijk’s experience and leadership, chose to prioritize youth, focusing instead on players like Dean Huijsen, and trusting their current defensive options — Éder Militão, Antonio Rüdiger, and David Alaba.
At the time, Van Dijk’s contract situation at Liverpool was uncertain, fueling talk of a possible move abroad after years of dominance in England. However, when Madrid turned their attention elsewhere, the Dutch captain ultimately renewed his commitment to Liverpool, signing a new deal to stay on Merseyside.
Now, as Liverpool prepare to face Real Madrid in the Champions League, this story has resurfaced — adding a spicy twist to an already intense European rivalry. 🔥
Van Dijk remains Liverpool’s rock and leader, but one can’t help wondering… what if he had worn the white of Madrid? 👀⚪
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