Virgil van Dijk is set to lift the Premier League trophy at the season’s end, with a new Liverpool contract securing his long-term future.
Liverpool clinched their 20th English league title after a dominant 5-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, marking their first title win in five years.
In his debut season at Anfield, Arne Slot has restored Liverpool to the top, ushering in a new era of club heroes.
Van Dijk and Mohamed Salah have both signed fresh deals to put an end to exit rumors, while Trent Alexander-Arnold—whose contract also expires soon—may still renew despite speculation linking him to Real Madrid.
Despite their lucrative new contracts, neither Van Dijk nor Salah matches the wealth of former Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler.
Fowler, who tallied 128 Premier League goals and 163 overall for Liverpool, earned handsomely from football but amassed even greater wealth through property investments.
Encouraged by manager Graeme Souness early in his career to hire a financial adviser, Fowler made smart financial decisions, leading to a sizeable property empire.
Celebrity Net Worth estimates Fowler’s fortune at £38 million—a sum that could theoretically buy over four million nasal strips.
Van Dijk’s £400,000-a-week deal puts him on course to eventually rival Fowler’s wealth.
A product of Toxteth, Fowler joined Liverpool’s first team in 1993 and became one of the Premier League’s most lethal strikers, helping the club to a memorable cup treble in 2000–01.
Van Dijk led jubilant scenes at Anfield on Sunday, joining supporters in singing the club’s anthem, and will officially hoist the trophy following the season finale against Crystal Palace.
With former captain Jordan Henderson missing the moment five years ago, this time promises to be unforgettable.