I've been in a daze since last night.
Disputed with someone over the fee the other day on here, but having said that - we're spending as big as 'the big boys'.
Incredibly happy to see no f**king about by the club. Van Dijk is a red, a worthy heir to the Hyypia number 4.
Let's win the Champions League. 😉
Love this
Bring on Big Ears #6, with a VvD header sealing a solid 5-0 win over Barca or some minnow of that ilk.
In all seriousness, very happy to wake up to this news this morning in Australia. 630am alarm and I woke up bleary eyed, saw the couple of notifications about the transfer. A text from a mate with a screenshot of VvD's post that simply said "F**k yeh" - I thought I was dreaming to be honest. To have the deal sewn up already, not even January yet, you can forgive me for thinking that I would think!
The fella has a lot to live up to unfortunately, and I'm not even talking about the fee - I've long believed fees are outside player control and as such, I believe should not be what we dictate their performance on, rather their wage and what they see themselves as. Unfortunately with how much we are crying out for some stability at the back, the weight of hope is on his shoulders. I fully believe he will be what we need, though, and I think injuries aside the guy will establish himself straight away and hopefully - fingers, toes and balls crossed (don't ask), he will provide a leadership quality we have sorely missed at the back.
Can't F***ing wait to see him in red, and I definitely hope he brings some new memories of big strong as F**k backs wearing #4.
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