Saint-Armstrong Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 (edited) http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/article/20160507-virgil-van-dijk-new-contract-announcement-southampton-3099615.aspx Edited 7 May, 2016 by Saint-Armstrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattio Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 Amazing news! Real statement for this summer that we're not having a meltdown v3! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 F'kin brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 No ambition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 awesome more like it. nail the feckers down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IOWSaintDaz Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 Class player just what we needed.....hopefully a sign that Ron is staying too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTL Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 He must be on some wedge to commit for 6 years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 You're kidding? What can we moan about now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 What the frick? 6 fricking years? That is immense news and a hell of a commitment for such a talented player that could easily play for bigger clubs. He'll be our player of the season too. And fully deserved. Delighted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Toadhall Saint Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 ****in b&b run club[emoji1] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 fantastic news... cant be many longer contracts currently in the PL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WealdSaint Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 Great News Great Player Good Man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 this sort of shyt must help in getting the manage to stay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 Unexpected great news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarrettIvo Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 Yes but where's the ambition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkboy Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 Wow!!!!! Were did that come from? Fantastic. More news like this please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints foreva Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 Great news. Now let's come up with a decent chant for him. None of this achy breaky heart nonsense that's taking over the Premier League. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 Wanyama next please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhari Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 **** me. Great news, and completely out of the blue!! That's how you do it. #itshappening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Bateman Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 That is brilliant, well done the club! Ron next please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldridge Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 I am genuinely sorry to Alpine this thread up, but I don't find contract extensions/payrises reassuring at all. For instance, the last Southampton contract Lallana signed would still be active had he not left. Likewise Shaw would still be with us for the next two seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Armstrong Posted 7 May, 2016 Author Share Posted 7 May, 2016 Les Reed: “In his first year with the club, Virgil has quickly established himself as one of the top centre-backs in the Premier League, becoming an integral part of what has been another strong season for the team. “At 24, and with significant European experience already under his belt, we believe he can be a key pillar in our squad for years to come, and we are delighted to have agreed this new deal with him. “Although Virgil only joined us in September we felt it was important to strengthen our commitment and we believe this also provides further indication of how serious our ambitions are for the coming years.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 Maybe being optimistic but surely this is a good sign that RK will also sign a new contract?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daft Kerplunk Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 I am genuinely sorry to Alpine this thread up, but I don't find contract extensions/payrises reassuring at all. For instance, the last Southampton contract Lallana signed would still be active had he not left. Likewise Shaw would still be with us for the next two seasons. A totally different scenario with Cortese probably getting to the players before the new leadership had a chance/them also being slightly naive in the early days after Cortese left, their ambitions to move on anyway and then Poch leaving before they knew who the new manager was. You can see in the delight on RKs face that this deal is a massive step in the right direction. VVD is the type of player we should be building a team around, and he's ours for many more years yet with this deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 Has Les Reed ever persuaded anyone to stay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lets B Avenue Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 He only signed a 5 year deal last summer. Must be here for another 10 years then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 Great news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 Something about les Reed not being able to convince players stay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldridge Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 A totally different scenario with Cortese probably getting to the players before the new leadership had a chance/them also being slightly naive in the early days after Cortese left, their ambitions to move on anyway and then Poch leaving before they knew who the new manager was. You can see in the delight on RKs face that this deal is a massive step in the right direction. VVD is the type of player we should be building a team around, and he's ours for many more years yet with this deal. I certainly hope so. I would also hope that some of the players have enough humility to realise that being a Southampton star won't make them seamlessly transition into being a Man U/Arsenal/whatever star, were they to get a big move away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pangy Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 6 years is huge,that must mean he has just had a huge wage increase and will probably be our top earner,that shows a real sign of intent from the board and is bigger news than a "star" signing at this point of the season. His release clause for when Barca/Madrid come knocking must be tidy as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 6 years is huge,that must mean he has just had a huge wage increase and will probably be our top earner,that shows a real sign of intent from the board and is bigger news than a "star" signing at this point of the season. His release clause for when Barca/Madrid come knocking must be tidy as well. Well we've got to match Zlatan's wages for our top players, or else there will be disharmony in the dressing room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyNumber7 Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 Wow that is absolutely fantastic news, well done Saints! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faz Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 Well we've got to match Zlatan's wages for our top players, or else there will be disharmony in the dressing room. [emoji3] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 Great, no need to sell him till 2020 then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nta786 Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 6 years is huge,that must mean he has just had a huge wage increase and will probably be our top earner,that shows a real sign of intent from the board and is bigger news than a "star" signing at this point of the season. His release clause for when Barca/Madrid come knocking must be tidy as well. Now have you just made up a release clause? No proof of this... On a side note, I've never seen someone sign a 6 year deal lol- 5 is a max usually... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farawaysaint Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 Wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakkoUK Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 Insane news, this is a bigger and better news than any transfer and shows a real intent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefizzy14 Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 This is just absolutely amazing news! Welldone to done to Les Reed and the board for getting this done before the summer. I think Virgil will become one of the best defenders in the world, that's how good he is. Now hopefully Victor, Sadio, Fraser and Ronald will follow suit. This is the place to be COYR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 Hopefully the catalyst for more extentions! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 Fantastic:adore: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris27687 Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 ****ing brilliant. Get Bertrand and Wanyama done now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 Lol ****ing board don't have a clue ? Great news though the guy is a great cb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 Absolutely fantastic news. Had to a double-take when I saw the thread title. Fantastic statement of intent to the fans, the other players, and perhaps even our manager. Well done Les & Co. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattiiiboiii7 Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 Well done Les and well done VVD for making a great decision. His interview alluded to his life in Southampton was great and loved the place and his family were happy too here, so clearly making a decision based on more than just financial gain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dronskisaint Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 Really happy with that! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pangy Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 Now have you just made up a release clause? No proof of this... On a side note, I've never seen someone sign a 6 year deal lol- 5 is a max usually... I assumed.....but the size of the contract says to me that the board can see the potential and have give him a contract this size to scare off anyone that will come knocking,so a release clause would probably be in place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donatello Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 Awesome. What do people think this means in practical terms? Another 2-3 seasons of VVD without too much fear of him leaving? (save for some nutters offer) (I realise Lallana went after one ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 Koeman will take him to Barca after we win the league. I'd take that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADutchSaint Posted 7 May, 2016 Share Posted 7 May, 2016 Great news, we dont have to worry about him in the summer. Otherwise it doesn't mean much if you ask me, only that his transfer free has doubled but if clubs want him they will get him at the end anyway. There probably was some snooping around already otherwise you don't extend/upgrade a 5 year contract with a another 2 years. Koeman will take him to Barca after we win the league. I would put my money on Koeman taking him with him to Arsenal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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