Virgil van Dijk was out shopping in New York on Friday alongside his glamorous wife as the centre back soaked up the sunshine stateside.

The defender was joined by partner Rike Nooitgedagt as they were pictured strolling through the streets carrying bags from luxury Spanish clothing brand Balenciaga.

Virgil van Dijk and his wife Rita Nooitgedagt walk together in the Soho district of New York

Van Dijk looked relaxed in a navy t-shirt and shorts as he spent some well-earned time off following a whirlwind six months at Liverpool.

The pair clutched Balenciaga bags from the luxury Spanish clothing brand as they took a stroll

Van Dijk is enjoying time off with his wife

Van Dijk’s wife Nooitgedagt was enjoying the holiday in New York alongside her husband