The Dutchman is facing a number of decisions over his squad once he does arrive at Anfield. Van den Berg is one of the players who a decision will need to be made on.

He made 36 appearances in all competitions, helping the club recover from a tough start to secure a mid-table finish. It has been made clear that no decision on his future will be made until Slot has assessed him in pre-season.

Several teams across Europe are interested in him, including Mainz, who are said to be ‘desperate’ to bring him back. Liverpool are holding firm on their £20m valuation as it ‘reflects current market trends’.

Van de Berg will be handed a chance to impress in pre-season. Joel Matip’s departure has opened the door to Van den Berg, with Slot said to be ‘fully committed’ to continuing the policy of promoting young stars.

Van den Berg has admitted that he could be forced to leave this summer if playing time is not available. “For the past 3.5 years I have always been somewhere else.

So far it has worked out well. I have played every year,” he said.

“If I notice that a lot of playing time is not available, then I may have to make the choice to leave. For me it is really important that I play.

In the years before, I did not have the feeling that I would be in the starting line-up next to Virgil van Dijk at Liverpool.” “I don’t know yet what that will be like next summer.

I think I am doing well. I can compete at the level at Liverpool, but of course it is still a difference.

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