Liverpool’s Virgil Van Dijk says he wants to go into the history books as an Anfield great when he retires from football.

“I want to achieve incredible things here,” he told Sport when asked how he would like to be remembered when the time comes for him to retire.

The Dutchman has been impressive since his £75 million ($92m) move from Southampton to Liverpool and his first season has seen him command the Reds defense climaxing them as title contenders under Jurgen Klopp.

Virgil Van Dijk now boasts of a Champions League medal as well as winner of the Super Cup and International Club World Cup trophy. A premier League accolade is on the verge of been secured by the 28-year old when the league resumes from the COVID-19 distraction following Liverpool’s single defeat and a draw after 29 matches of games played.

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“We have a fantastic team, we don't lack anything, we have all the tools necessary to on winning: a coach that we identify with, a versatile squad, a style of play that breeds victories, a stadium and supporters that play their part.

“Yes, I would like to be one of those players that return to Anfield after retiring. I see club legends at games and I feel part of a really big family,” he continued.

He also revealed his love for the center back role after struggling from the initial stages to make a mark.

“At 16, I was a right-back and I wasn't good enough to play as a centre-back. I never stood out as a player until I got to the U19s and was named captain.

"Sometimes I played as a full-back, other times in the middle. From there, everything got much better. I played for the U23s and everything accelerated.”