Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson was in inspired form as the Reds beat PSG in the Champions League on Wednesday, with Arne Slot's side winning 1-0 in Paris
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Former Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson has suggested that star goalkeeper Alisson could be on his way out of Anfield at the season's end. Despite being the hero for the Reds in their recent clash with Paris Saint-Germain, where he made crucial saves to deny Luis Enrique's team, Lawrenson believes Alisson's time at Anfield may be drawing to a close.
The Reds have already secured a deal to bring Giorgi Mamardashvili to Merseyside next summer. Caoimhin Kelleher is also in the ranks, having played a significant role during Alisson's injury layoff earlier this season, but there's talk of change between the sticks.
Alisson's current contract is set to run until 2027, yet rumours of a potential move to Germany or Saudi Arabia persist. While some speculate that Kelleher might seek pastures new following Mamardashvili's arrival, Lawrenson has a different take.
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"I have this feeling that the reason Liverpool have brought in Giorgi Mamardashvili is because Alisson is going to leave in the summer," the pundit shared with Paddy Power. "I have a feeling that he'll want to leave, which will leave Caoimhin Kelleher and Mamardashvili fighting for the number one spot."
"Alisson is now 32 years old, so I think he'll be looking for one final big payday before he retires. Every team in the world will want Alisson, so if Liverpool can get big money for him, then it works for all parties.
The Brazilian goalie himself alluded to potential interest last year, revealing in 2024 that he was "a little bit attracted" by the financial allure of the Saudi Pro League, reports the Mirror.
Still, he remains committed to Liverpool stating: "At the end of the day, you play football for love. It is the thing you like to do, but it is our profession and we want to use the years that we have to make the most of it.
"I think I am open to that personally – but not now. Now is not the time. I am really focused on the things we have here at Liverpool and while I still have my contract here, I will be focused here."
After a standout display in Paris, Alisson drew praise not only from fans but also from manager Arne Slot, who shared his high regard for the keeper with TNT Sports: "I have had some very good players as a manager but never the best goalkeeper in the world until now," Slot enthused. "He showed that he is the best in the world today. To go away with a win here was probably a bit more than we deserved."
Additionally, Liverpool's young match-winner in Paris, Harvey Elliott, hailed Alisson as unmatched, insisting: "No words. This guy is unbelievable. The best in the world.
"Every game he shows it, he keeps us in so many games. Tonight I had an opportunity to repay this man. I don't know where we would be without him. Hopefully he can keep stopping them going in and we can keep finishing chances. A good team performance."