Virgil Van Dijk’s arrival at Liverpool ends the most expensive, turbulent and protracted transfer pursuit in Anfield history.

At an eye-watering £75 million the Dutchman must now prove himself worth the hassle.

He will become Liverpool’s record signing by almost £40 million but the responsibility extends beyond validating the price tag.

The day Van Dijk lines up in a Liverpool jersey many will expect the defensive carelessness that has turned too many comfortable leads into infuriating draws will cease. There is considerable weight in the shirt Van Dijk has accepted. Given his price he will be expected to demonstrate the solidity of Ron Yeats, elegance of Alan Hansen and courage of Jamie Carragher.