Van Dijk Reveals Henderson’s Role In £75m Move To Liverpool

While everyone seems to credit Jurgen Klopp and the Liverpool hierarchy for pulling off the deal that saw him move to Anfield, Virgil van Dijk, has paid tribute to the huge role the club’s captain played in his coming to Merseyside

According to the defensive stalwart, Jordan Henderson “painted the picture” of Liverpool which helped to convince him that move to Anfield was best.

“He painted the picture for me and made it easy to join,” the 28-year-old centre-half told ESPN FC of Henderson, adding that Liverpool’s loyal fan base also swayed him towards the north west after endless rounds of speculation regarding his future on the south coast.

In what ultimately turned out to be a big money move, £75 million ($91m), the reliable Netherlands defender departed Southampton and embraced a new challenge that he said he thoroughly enjoys.

“The progress since I’ve been here has surprised me a little, but at the same time, it hasn’t been surprising because if you look at the team, we have a fantastic squad on and off the pitch,” he said.