Liverpool Confirm World Record £75million Transfer For Dutch Defender Van Dijk (Photo)

Liverpool have announced they've reached an agreement with Southampton for the transfer of Virgil van Dijk.

Virgil van Dijk will wear the number four shirt for Liverpool.

Van Dijk will arrive at Anfield on January 1 in a £75million deal, which makes him the most expensive defender in history.

Liverpool wrote in a statement:

"Liverpool Football Club can confirm they have reached an agreement with Southampton for the transfer of Virgil van Dijk.

"The Reds have agreed a deal with the south coast club, and the player himself, that will see the 26-year-old defender move to Anfield when the transfer window re-opens on January 1, 2018.

"The Netherlands international will be assigned squad number four, upon his arrival at Liverpool."

Van Dijk wrote on Instagram: “Delighted and honoured to have agreed to become a Liverpool FC player!

“Today is a proud day for me and my family as I join one of the biggest clubs in world football!

“I can’t wait to pull on the famous red shirt for thefirst time in front of the Kop and will give everything I have to try and help this great club achieve something special in the years to come.

“I would also like to take this opportunity to say thank you to Les Reed, the board, manager, players, fans and everyone at Southampton.

“I will always be indebted to the club for giving me the opportunity to play in the Premier League and despite a difficult last few months I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Saints and have made friends for life at the club.

“Thank you for everything. Thank you for all the messages of support. I’m now looking forward to meeting my new team-mates and getting started.”