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Guess this belongs here, a long interview with VVD where we are mentioned a bit

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47283936

On how the Liverpool move came about...
Van Dijk spent two seasons with Celtic before moving to Southampton. After two seasons at St Mary's, he put in a transfer request amid interest from Liverpool, with the Saints accusing Liverpool of making an illegal approach. Six months later, he joined the Reds for £75m.

After the end of August [and the transfer window] I put my head down, played for Southampton and gave everything <laugh>. I was happy to play because I came back from an eight-month injury.

When everything happened over the summer, people doubt you. For me, I really didn't care as I gave everything in games and training. When it was December and I got a call to say they got a deal done and I could talk to Liverpool, I was very happy.