New developments on Virgil van Dijk transfer to Galatasaray!

Galatasaray has received encouraging news regarding their pursuit of Virgil van Dijk. The Liverpool defender's childhood friend and former Galatasaray player Ömer Bayram revealed that Van Dijk has had positive conversations about the club.

Van Dijk impressed by Galatasaray's championship celebrations

Speaking to Libero TV, Bayram shared that Van Dijk watched Galatasaray's championship celebrations on social media and was impressed. "Virgil van Dijk was really impressed by Galatasaray's championship celebrations on social media. He asked me, 'Do you experience this during a championship?' I told him, 'Come to a match one day,'" Bayram said.

Van Dijk's Liverpool contract expires in 2027

Van Dijk signed a two-year contract extension with Liverpool in April 2025. The Dutch defender's contract with the English club runs until June 30, 2027. Van Dijk is entering the final year of his contract for the 2026-2027 season.

Galatasaray's transfer plans have changed

Galatasaray won the Süper Lig last season with 77 points, finishing 3 points ahead of Fenerbahçe. They have won 3 of their last 5 matches, losing the other 2. Their last match was a 1-0 loss to Kasımpaşa.

Ömer Bayram: "Everything we talked about regarding Galatasaray was positive"

When asked if he had discussed a potential transfer to Galatasaray with Van Dijk, Bayram said, "Everything we talked about regarding Galatasaray was positive. I can't say if we talked recently."

Van Dijk's thoughts on Galatasaray

Van Dijk played at RAMS Park during Liverpool's UEFA Champions League match against Galatasaray. Bayram noted that the Dutch defender experienced the atmosphere in the stands during the Istanbul match and was impressed.