'All good things cost a lot of money': Virgil van Dijk reveals what Jurgen Klopp said to him after £75m move to Liverpool as he praises manager for making players feel 'great' Virgil van Dijk offered insight into Jurgen Klopp's famed man management skills After joining for £75million the German reassured his new man straight away He said: 'Listen, all good things cost a lot of money', when Van Dijk arrived By Will Griffee For Mailonline Published: 10:36 GMT, 20 January 2019 | Updated: 10:54 GMT, 20 January 2019 Viewcomments Virgil van Dijk has given an insight into Jurgen Klopp's famed man management skills and revealed what the Liverpool boss said to him when he joined for £75million. The Dutch central defender, who has been sensational since moving to Merseyside, said: 'I remember talking to the manager about the transfer fee Liverpool paid for me and he just said, "Listen, all good things cost a lot of money". 'I thought it was a great thing to come out with – and it shows why Jurgen Klopp was one of the main reasons I came to this club,' he told the Mirror. Virgil van Dijk revealed Jurgen Klopp told him all good things cost a lot of money Clearly there was plenty of pressure and expectation given the enormous outlay paid to Southampton but Van Dijk has been integral to the Reds this season. And the 27-year-old, who was immediately put at ease by Klopp, revealed the manager's influence. 'I remember meeting the boss for the first time. We had a really good talk and he just gave me the right confidence. There is something about Klopp that makes him stand out. It's not just his energy, I think it's his man- management. The central defender has been a towering presence for Liverpool since joining Klopp's man management skills leave his players feeling 'great' according to Van Dijk 'Klopp makes you feel great. He is genuinely pleased to see you in the morning and that has a big effect on the players who come in. 'Just look at the hugs he gives us all at the end of games. It is only a bit of affection, something very small, but it makes you feel great.' On the flip side, Van Dijk also acknowledges that there is a sterner side to the boss. 'And yet, he can be stone-hard the next day and put you in your place when you have made mistakes. The defender also revealed that Klopp is not afraid to call out a player in front of the group 'He will do that in front of the entire squad, but we all accept it because we know it is not something personal.' Van Dijk and Liverpool remain seven points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League with a game in hand. Read more: Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility