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OFFICIAL: Liverpool name new captain

Virgil van Dijk has been anointed the new Liverpool captain, with Trent Alexander-Arnold taking over as vice-captain.

After the departures of Jordan Henderson, who had carried the armband since 2015, and vice-captain James Milner, who joined Brighton after his Reds contract expired, the towering center-back was the obvious choice.

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Speaking to the club’s official website about being given the armband, Van Dijk said: “[It’s] a really proud day for me, for my wife, for my kids, my family. It’s been a special feeling and I can’t really describe it at this point. But it’s something that I’m really, really proud of.Information Guide Nigeria

“Obviously I’m captain of Holland, that was already such a huge honor, a proud moment as well. But also to be the captain of Liverpool Football Club is something that I can’t describe at this point.

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“It’s just something that makes me very proud and I will do everything in my power and what I can do to make everyone proud and happy with me and the football club.“NYSC Portal

Van Dijk joined Liverpool for a record £75 million in January 2018, but he has more than lived up to that price tag during his time at Anfield.JAMB Result

The center-back was the driving force behind Jurgen Klopp’s recent success, winning the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, and FA Cup.