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But when Van Loon took a closer interest in the young footballer, he also gained insight into Van Dijk's personal life.

Shortly after his arrival, Jan van Loon was installed as academy director.

"There was actually no striker who stood a chance against him," Van Loon said.

Van Loon, added: "So now and then he could come across as laconic, a bit too easy going. Maybe at times some youth managers even thought of him as lazy."

"I said to Virgil: 'Let's look for a solution together'," Van Loon added.