Top five expensive defenders of all-time

#2 VIRGIL VAN DIJK (LIVERPOOL)

Jurgen Klopp was brave in his approach by smashing a staggering £75 million on Virgil Van Dijk in January 2018. The German made centre-back option as his number one necessity and was stubborn after the Dutch International’s services after getting caught for tap-up in the summer.

Ever since his arrival, the Reds have grown leaps and bounds in the defensive department. In fact, they conceded as less as 21 goals in the Premier League last season, one lesser than the title winners Manchester City. The likes of Andy Robertson, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joel Matip, Joe Gomez, and Dejan Lovren have stepped on their plate after gaining confidence by playing with the best player over the last year, arguably.

His partnership with Alisson Becker in the backline has helped the English side end their trophy drought and clinch the Champions League this summer. Indisputably, Virgil Van Dijk is Liverpool’s most important player in the squad.

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