Liverpool has found Virgil van Dijk's successor

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·24 September 2025

Liverpool has found Virgil van Dijk's successor

The battle for the young defender promises to be fierce.

Liverpool has found Virgil van Dijk's successor

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Liverpool is already preparing for life after Virgil van Dijk. According to Fichajes, the English club is closely monitoring Valencia's 23-year-old centre-back, César Tárrega.

The Spaniard has delivered impressive performances in La Liga, catching the eye of several major European clubs. This past summer, Sunderland and Newcastle already tried to sign him. Now, he is also on the radar of Real Madrid and Atlético.

Liverpool are reportedly eyeing Valencia defender Cesar Tárrega, valued at 50 million, as a long-term successor to Virgil van Dijk. The 23-year-old has impressed in Spain and could thrive in the Premier League. Competing interest from Real and Atletico m…
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For their part, Valencia say they're ready to sell if an offer close to €50 million arrives. Liverpool is determined to bolster its defense and sees Tárrega as the ideal successor to Van Dijk. However, the Reds are unwilling to pay over the odds and plan to negotiate.

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