Alisson Becker has made his feelings clear on his future after Andoni Iraola stated that a new Liverpool contract would in part come down to what the Brazilian wanted
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker.
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker.(Image: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker says he wants to remain at Anfield beyond the end of the season, with his current contract set to expire next summer.
Earlier this week, Reds boss Andoni Iraola said that the decision would in part be down to Alisson on what the future holds, with the Spaniard keen for him to stay. And after transfer interest from Juventus a few months ago, the former AS Roma shot-stopper, who arrived in 2018, has made clear that he is content where he is.
"Yes, in my mind," Alisson told reporters at Selhurst Park when asked if he wants to extend his deal. "I'm focused on playing every game, but in my mind I’m happy to stay. You know, that depends on a lot of aspects and different situations. But my will is to stay.
"I'm happy here, my family is happy here. I’m still hungry for titles and for delivering good performances. I still want to play at the top level for as long as I can. So that's my thinking on that."
Pressed on whether or not any conversations had been held between himself and the Reds, Alisson added: "My agent is talking with the club."
While most of his teammates are heading off on international duty in the upcoming fortnight, Alisson was left out of Brazil's squad by Carlo Ancelotti. That will give him an extra period of rest before Liverpool returns with a huge game against Manchester United.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 08: Yeremi Pino of Crystal Palace has a shot saved by Alisson Becker of Liverpool during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Crystal Palace FC and Liverpool FC at Selhurst Park on November 08, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Broadway/Getty Images)
Yeremy Pino has a shot saved by Alisson Becker during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Liverpool at Selhurst Park(Image: Alex Broadway/Getty Images)
"It is beneficial, for sure," the 34-year-old said. "You have to use it right because you have a lot of time so if you don’t train, if you don’t prepare, time goes really quick and you need to stay sharp.
"It's not that I will sit on the couch for a week and then come back training. I still have to work hard but in my mind I can use the time to relax and be more with my family.
"It's a little bit against my will. What I always want is to be with the national team but I understand this is what I have at the moment and I will use this time and take the benefit from the rest."
This weekend, Alisson was excellent as Liverpool won 3-1 at Crystal Palace. He made a series of top saves, even though his clean sheet was lost when Eddie Nketiah slammed home a late penalty.
"I'm pleased to help the team with the points," Alisson said. "The first half, they started really well. When we conceded the first chance and they hit the post, they started to get confident. We started to give away a few chances and a few spaces that we shouldn’t.
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"They used the spaces and created chances. (The saves are) part of my job. I’m there to do that. I’m happy that today I could contribute to the three points.
"(The new players Jeremy Jacquet and Ronald Araujo) are doing great. They are a really big help in the defensive part of our game and on set pieces.
"I used to joke with Ronald that he’s a beast! Jeremy has so much quality as well, strong. Those guys are helping our team a lot to not concede goals and to create chances as well.
"But, for the way we defend, we need all 11 players to work as a unit. But of course these guys have been a really good help so we can perform at our best."