Van Dijk's Brisbane Roar deal is up and he has made the temporary switch to Adelaide United for their Asian Champions League campaign.

Van Dijk is on a six month contract with United for the AFC Champions League Group Stage and Round of 16. Beyond that, the 27 year old's playing future is unclear but he has hinted his desire to stay in Australia, although he is not rushing into a decision.

"I have thought about it (next contract). The next couple of days I have some time to figure some more things out because the next game is only in two weeks so there is some more time to think about the future," van Dijk said.

"I'm having a good time over here and Australia is a good country to live in, but I have to talk things through with my family and my agent and then we will come to a decision."

Van Dijk is happy to be off to a winning start at Hindmarsh and believes it can get even better for the Reds.

"I was really excited to play in the Asian Champions League and we got a win so that's even better," van Dijk said.

"I'm happy with the way it went and I hope that we can improve even more in the next couple of weeks."

United boss Aurelio Vidmar is also enjoying the interplay and combinations in the front half of the pitch, and he knows the understanding between them can only improve the longer the competition goes.

"He (van Dijk) holds up the ball very well, he brings people into the game, and I think the understanding between Marcos (Flores) and the boys up front, they created some really damaging moments," Vidmar said.