Virgil van Dijk says he will hold talks with the Netherlands’ new coach, Xavi, about his international future. The defender is 35 and is approaching a major milestone with the national team, according to multiple reports.
Van Dijk has been a regular for the Netherlands since his debut in 2015 and has accumulated 96 caps. With four caps remaining to reach 100, he is nearing that landmark as discussions begin ahead of how he will be involved going forward.
Both outlets frame the meeting as a direct step in determining his role with the national team under Xavi. While The Athletic notes his overall cap tally since 2015, The Independent emphasizes his proximity to 100 appearances, presenting the same basic development from slightly different angles. Neither report indicates a final decision yet, focusing instead on the upcoming talks.
