Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has called on Reds fans to turn the next 24 hours into the “biggest party ever” as the club prepares for a trophy parade through the city on Monday.
Following Liverpool’s Premier League title win, Van Dijk and his teammates celebrated in front of a packed Anfield, dancing before The Kop and taking a lap of honor. The celebrations are set to continue into the night and through to the next day, when the team will ride an open-top bus through the city, with huge crowds expected to line the route.
Speaking to Liverpool FC’s YouTube channel on the pitch, Van Dijk said, “Let’s make these 24 hours the biggest party ever. The wait between the Spurs game and today felt like it lasted forever, but this is an amazing feeling. Everyone—players, staff, and supporters—has worked so hard for this.”
He added that the emotions would only intensify during the parade. “Today’s been incredible already, but I know tomorrow will feel even better. We need to enjoy every moment of this.”
Van Dijk also shared that he personally asked Liverpool legend Alan Hansen to present him with the trophy—a meaningful gesture, as Hansen, now recovered from a serious illness, is one of the club’s most iconic defenders.
“I made it clear I wanted Alan to hand me the trophy, and also to involve Mark and Jo from the Owen McVeigh Foundation, who I work closely with,” Van Dijk said. “Alan’s one of the best center-backs this club has ever had. It just felt right.”
Recently signing a two-year contract extension, Van Dijk expressed his hope to be lifting another title next season. But for now, he’s soaking in the moment.
“I love this club, and when we give everything, there’s no better place to be,” he said. “Let’s give it everything over the next couple of days. I can’t wait to see everyone at the parade.”
He concluded, “We have to celebrate—these moments don’t come easy, and we shouldn’t take them for granted.”