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By Eishna Rawat
Posted on May 31, 2026 8:00 pm | Updated on May 31, 2026 5:00 pm Alisson is set to stay at Anfield after Liverpool blocked his Juventus move.
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It has been a wild few weeks around Anfield. Alisson and Liverpool news have taken over the summer transfer headlines, with the goalkeeper close to a Serie A exit before a big twist changed everything.
Why Alisson Was Tempted by Juventus: The Liverpool News That Started It All
According to TEAMtalk, Alisson had verbally agreed on personal terms with Juventus. The Serie A side recently missed out on Champions League football, but that was not enough to put him off.
The offer made sense for him. Their two goalkeepers- Perin and Di Gregorio had a difficult 2025-26 season, and Juventus felt it was time to bring in a proven name between the goals. Alisson fit exactly what they needed. A goalkeeper who is experienced, world-class, and available on a short contract.
Alisson for Liverpool in 2025/26, as per FotMob:
Competition Matches Clean Sheets Goals Conceded Saves
Premier League 26 8 31 57
FA Cup 2 1 1 5
UCL 6 4 3 13
He was also drawn to the idea of going back to Italy. According to a report fromOnefootball, he had a good time at Roma from 2016 to 2018, and working with Spalletti again was an added pull. The report also noted that Juventus offered a two-year deal with an option for a third. For a player entering the final year of his deal at Anfield, that kind of security was hard to ignore.
Liverpool Blocks The Move And The Reds Make Their Stance Clear
Then came the big twist. Liverpool stepped in and made their position clear, they want him to stay.
According toTEAMtalk, Fabrizio Romano confirmed that the club told him directly that he is their goalkeeper for next Premier League season. The message was clear, they believe in him and want him at Anfield.
This is a massive call by the Reds. They are already saying goodbye to Salah and Robertson this summer, as per theTEAMtalk report. Losing Alisson on top of that would have been a tough situation to manage. The club’s hierarchy clearly felt they could not let another key player walk out the door.
Alisson is still one of the best in the world. His presence alone makes strikers think twice. That is not something you can easily replace. The Merseyside club is willing to talk about a new deal, but they have no plans to match the long-term offer Juventus put on the table.
What This Liverpool News Means For Alisson And The Club’s Future
The ball is now in Alisson’s hands. The only way Juventus can sign him is if he goes to the club and asks to leave. He never wanted to hurt his legacy at the club, and that has always been key to this story.
According to Football365, reports say he is unhappy after being blocked from the move. Juventus had offered him three years, and he liked what was on the table. Direct talks between him and the club are now expected. So this saga may not be done yet.
Still, the direction is clear. As per Transfermarkt, he joined the English club from Roma in 2018 for £67 million and has won two Premier League titles(2019-20 and 2024-25) and the Champions League since then. He is a club legend, and both sides know it.
For the Kop, keeping him is a big deal. Mamardashvili made just 20 appearances this season, keeping only two clean sheets. He is simply not ready to be the number one yet. The Brazilian’s staying gives the club a safety net as they go through a major rebuild. This is important Liverpool news, and for most fans, it is a huge relief.
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