Alisson Becker of Liverpool during the Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool Premier League match at the City Ground, Nottingham. Picture credit should read: Gareth Evans / Sportimage
Alisson Becker of Liverpool during the Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool Premier League match at the City Ground, Nottingham. Picture credit should read: Gareth Evans / Sportimage
Alisson’s current Liverpool contract expires at the end of this season, but the Brazilian has expressed his desire to remain at Anfield following his impressive performance in Sunday’s 3-1 Premier League victory over Crystal Palace.
The 34-year-old has faced criticism from some Liverpool supporters this term but produced several important saves at Selhurst Park to remind everyone of his quality.
Liverpool opted to retain Alisson last summer despite interest from Juventus, triggering a one-year extension option in his contract in March. However, uncertainty remains over his long-term future.
“Yes, in my mind,” he said. “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.”
Like Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah, whose contract negotiations were only concluded a few months before their deals expired, Alisson’s situation may take time to resolve. Liverpool have also remained tight-lipped about the progress of discussions.
According to Sky Sports, an agreement to extend Alisson’s stay beyond nine years could leave Giorgi Mamardashvili facing a decision over his own future. The 26-year-old joined Liverpool in the summer of 2024 but has largely been an understudy.
Having previously enjoyed regular first-team football at Valencia, he could consider moving elsewhere in search of more consistent opportunities. Nevertheless, Liverpool believe they are well-stocked in the goalkeeping department for both the present and the future.
Mamardashvili was linked with a move to Nottingham Forest in the summer but opted to stay at Anfield. He has made just two appearances for Liverpool this season.
Liverpool are set to welcome Lucca Brughmans to the club next summer after he spent his first season as a Reds signing on loan at Genk.
The 18-year-old enhanced his reputation as one of Europe’s most highly rated young talents at the 2025 UEFA European Under-17 Championship in Albania.
Liverpool are understood to be very pleased with the signing and the progress Brughmans has made at Genk, where he has started every game.
However, no decision has been made on whether he will join the first-team squad immediately or initially develop within the academy setup. With several months remaining until his arrival, both options remain open.
Liverpool signed Alisson from AS Roma in 2018 for £67million, making him the world’s most expensive goalkeeper at the time. Since arriving at Anfield, the Brazil goalkeeper has won two Premier League titles, the Champions League, the FA Cup and two Carabao Cups.
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