LIVERPOOL, England — Virgil van Dijk has joined Mohamed Salah in signing a new contract with Liverpool. Van Dijk's deal was to expire at the end of the season but the Netherlands center back has penned a new, two-year contract.

Van Dijk had long been expected to remain at Liverpool and, according to CBS Sports sources, rebuffed high-value offers from the Saudi Arabian Pro League last summer. Should he see out this new deal,

Mohamed Salah has signed a new contract and Virgil van Dijk is expected to follow suit. Any concerns have been brushed off as Liverpool prepares for next season.