“I did everything I could to stop him from signing for Arsenal, but he told me his decision was final. It hurts to see such a talented player heading to Arsenal,” Virgil van Dijk revealed, confirming that his £70m international teammate has agreed personal terms with Arsenal ahead of a summer move, despite all his efforts to intervene.

BREAKING: Virgil van Dijk Reveals £70m International Teammate Has Chosen Arsenal Despite His Efforts to Dissuade Him

In a stunning turn of events that has sent shockwaves across the football world, Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has admitted that he did everything within his power to prevent his £70m-rated international teammate from joining Arsenal — but the player has made up his mind.

Speaking in a recent interview, the Dutch defender confessed his disappointment at seeing such a talented player opt for a move to the Emirates Stadium, despite his attempts to convince him otherwise.

“I tried my possible best to stop him from joining Arsenal, but he told me his mind is made up already,” Van Dijk revealed. “It pains me a lot seeing such talent heading to Arsenal.”

Although Van Dijk refrained from naming the player directly, reports suggest it could be one of his Netherlands national team colleagues, whose market value is currently around £70 million. Reliable sources claim that the player in question has already agreed personal terms with Arsenal, with a formal announcement expected before the summer transfer window officially opens.

The Gunners have been on a mission to bolster their squad ahead of next season, with Mikel Arteta keen to add more depth and world-class quality to his team as they aim to challenge consistently for major titles. This potential signing marks a significant statement of intent from Arsenal, showing that they are now capable of attracting top-tier talents eager to be part of their project.

Arsenal fans have reacted with excitement to the news, with one supporter tweeting: “First time seeing a player so adamant to join us. Love this energy!”

This development highlights a major shift in Arsenal’s pulling power in recent years, with Arteta and sporting director Edu working tirelessly behind the scenes to rebuild the club’s reputation as an elite destination for the world’s best players.

With the deal reportedly in its final stages, all eyes are now on Arsenal’s official channels for confirmation. Should this signing be completed, it would represent one of the most high-profile moves of the summer and a huge boost to Arsenal’s ambitions.