Virgil van Dijk reveals what Xavi said to convince him to continue Netherlands career in just 10 seconds

Van Dijk’s decision marks another chapter in an international career that began in October 2015.

Named Dutch captain in 2018, he has been the defensive anchor for the Netherlands across multiple major tournaments, including leading his country as skipper at the FIFA World Cup.

Currently sitting on 96 caps for Oranje, committing to the national team places him within striking distance of a century of appearances, a milestone achieved by only a select group of Dutch football legends.

With Xavi now at the helm, the Liverpool star is set to lead his country through the next two-year international cycle.