Liverpool’s goalkeeping situation has generated plenty of speculation in recent months, with Juventus making a serious attempt to lure Alisson Becker to Turin and Giorgi Mamardashvili waiting in the wings at Anfield.
Italian reports throughout the spring suggested Juventus saw Alisson as a cornerstone signing for a new era. The Serie A giants were attracted by his experience, pedigree and perceived availability as Liverpool prepared for the eventual transition to Mamardashvili.
The expectation in Italy was that Liverpool’s succession planning could create an opening.
Instead, Alisson has chosen continuity.
Alisson stays
According to ESPN Brazil, Juventus approached the Brazilian in April and presented a three-year contract proposal.
The report states that Alisson was receptive to the sporting project outlined by the Italian side and was open to the possibility of a move at that stage. However, he has now reached a final decision on his future.
The goalkeeper has decided to remain at Liverpool and see out his current contract, which runs until 2027.
Importantly, ESPN add that this decision is unrelated to Arne Slot’s departure from Liverpool. Discussions over Alisson’s future and his willingness to stay had already begun before the manager left the club.
That detail is significant because it suggests the goalkeeper’s commitment was not dependent on who would be occupying the dugout next season.
One more year at Liverpool
The report further explains that Alisson intends to complete the final year of his contract before reassessing his situation.
That means he will spend the 2026/27 campaign at Anfield and then decide whether to extend his stay or leave as a free agent in the summer of 2027.
For Liverpool, that provides clarity in what had become one of the more intriguing contract situations at the club.
Mamardashvili remains part of the long-term picture, but Alisson is not stepping aside just yet.
Despite injury problems during the most recent campaign, the Brazilian still managed 35 appearances, matching his total from the previous season. He also recorded 13 clean sheets and remains one of the most trusted goalkeepers in world football when available.
As a result, Richard Hughes and Liverpool appear to have avoided a potentially difficult decision this summer.
Juventus may have believed an opportunity was emerging. Instead, Alisson’s plan is now to stay exactly where he is and make the most of his final contracted season at Anfield before considering the next step in his career.