Fans are only just realising the remarkable bromance between Virgil van Dijk and Kevin De Bruyne. Despite their on-pitch rivalry as stars for Liverpool and Manchester City, the two footballers share a close friendship off the field.

The dynamic duo has been spotted on multiple holidays to Ibiza, where they frequently attend shows by DJ Calvin Harris. Their first outing together was in 2022, when they met Harris and posed for a memorable photo, which was shared on his Instagram account to his 11.4 million followers.

In 2023, Van Dijk and De Bruyne returned to see Harris perform once again, this time joined by Premier League players Marcus Rashford and Nathan Ake. The group enjoyed the show together, with Van Dijk even taking to the stage during Harris’ performance at Ushuaïa club.

This year, the tradition continued as De Bruyne and Van Dijk made their annual pilgrimage to Ibiza to watch Harris. Harris once again shared a photo of the trio, much to the delight of fans who are now recognising the strong bond between the two football stars.

Despite their teams frequently battling for the Premier League title, Van Dijk and De Bruyne’s friendship highlights their ability to put their on-field rivalry aside. Fans took to social media to celebrate their bond, with comments such as, “Yearly Calvin Harris Virgil Van Dijk and De Bruyne post,” and “De Bruyne and Van Dijk must be best friends.”

Their ongoing friendship and shared experiences underscore the idea that even fierce competitors can forge strong personal connections, adding a heartwarming dimension to their public personas.