Virgil van Dijk says he wants to become a Liverpool legend.
The Dutchman joined the Reds in a £75million deal from Southampton 13 months ago.
He has grown into a fan favourite at Anfield and has helped transform Jurgen Klopp’s side into title challengers.
Liverpool will reclaim top spot in the Premier League if they avoid defeat against Manchester United on Sunday, a game which is live on talkSPORT.
When asked how he’d like his football career to be remembered, Van Dijk told the BBC: “As a legend of Liverpool. I want to achieve amazing things here. We have a fantastic squad, we have everything, we have all the tools.
“They went all out to get me and I want to give everything for them. Before I started training [with the club], I went to the game against Leicester [in December 2017].
“I was in the boardroom and met so many legends, great players who played for a beautiful club.
“When you play for this club, you’ll always be welcome as you’ve been part of the family. It’s one of the reasons I definitely wanted to play for the club.”
Van Dijk, 27, also revealed he would like to retire in London.
The world’s most expensive defender added: “My wife’s parents live in the countryside in the Netherlands. I love it when we’re there. It’s nice and quiet and nobody bothers you.
“I’ve thought about living like that when we finish. But then you have London and areas like Kensington with nice houses, and you think it would be fantastic to have a town house. A little bit busy, nice little bars and breakfast places.
“We don’t have loads of days off but when we do, we take a train to London and have a nice time there.”