Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

Sporting ExcitementSporting Excitement

Premier League

Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk reveals hilarious nickname former Reds team-mate Georginio Wijnaldum gave him

, Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk reveals hilarious nickname former Reds team-mate Georginio Wijnaldum gave him

EX-LIVERPOOL ace Gini Wijnaldum gave Dutch team-mate Virgil van Dijk the nickname “Aquaman” as all he’d drink is water.

The pair spent four seasons together at Anfield before Wijnaldum’s 2021 free transfer to Paris Saint-Germain.

Wijnaldum and Van Dijk became close pals while playing together for club and country

Gini gave Van Dijk the nickname ‘Aquaman’ for always drinking water

Throughout their time playing together for club and country, Wijnaldum and Van Dijk struck up quite the friendship.

So much so, Wijnaldum gave the defender a hilarious nickname based on the choice of liquid he consumes.

Van Dijk doesn’t drink anything BUT water in order to stay in tip-top shape, leading to Wijnaldum calling him “Aquaman”.

Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading.

The 31-year-old said, as quoted by The Mirror: “Just water. Gini (Wijnaldum) used to call me ‘Aquaman’ because I only drink water and it’s all I have in the house.

“Every now and again, I will enjoy a glass of wine with my wife.

“I don’t really like fizzy drinks and don’t like my kids drinking them so it’s usually water.”

Pals Van Dijk and Wijnaldum may not share a pitch again until some point next year.

Wijnaldum broke his leg early on in his loan spell at Italian side Roma, throwing his participation at the World Cup into doubt.

HOW TO GET FREE BETS ON FOOTBALL

The injury has left midfielder Wijnaldum feeling “very emotional”.

He said: “Since my injury I didn’t respond or send a video out simply because I was really emotional and sad about the situation around my injury.

Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading.

“First of all I want to say sorry, second I can say that now I’m in a really good space with my rehab programme.

“I accept the situation as it is and that is why I can now give 100 per-cent in my rehab. Everything is going well.

“I wanted to thank everyone who sent me a message during the time and who wished me well.

“My previous clubs and the people around me who sent a message and wished me the best, thank you for that.

“For the Roma fans, I really want to thank you for the support I’m getting from you guys so far.

“It gives me power to come back as quick as possible. I know it’s really difficult for you guys because I just joined the club and you all had really big hopes that we would make it a really good season, but there is still time.

“I’m doing my best to come back as quickly as possible and trying to enjoy the season with you guys.

“I want to thank all of you and hopefully we see each other soon again. Forza Roma!”

Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading.

Advertisement
Advertisement

Latest

Premier League

Heartbreak at Euro 2024 Play-Off Exit Former Arsenal player and Wales captain, Aaron Ramsey, is contemplating his future with the national team following their...

Premier League

Bayern Munich Seeking New Manager Former Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick is reportedly being considered for the Bayern Munich job as the German giants...

Premier League

Premier League Apologizes for Late Change Tottenham's upcoming clash with Nottingham Forest has been rescheduled with just ten days' notice, causing inconvenience for fans....

Premier League

Arsenal's Search for a New Striker Arsenal continues to hunt for a new striker as Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen his front line. Victor...

Premier League

Missed Opportunity at the Olympics Thierry Henry, the football legend, achieved numerous accolades in his career, including winning the World Cup and Euros with...

Premier League

Developing Talent Since joining Arsenal for a whopping £105 million last summer, Declan Rice has shown significant improvement both for his club and country....

Advertisement
Advertisement

Facebook

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement