Caoimhin Kelleher has set his sights on exiting Liverpool in search of regular first-team action, after claiming a Premier League champions' medal this weekend after the 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace.
The 26 year old Republic of Ireland keeper stepped up during the season when Alisson - who has turned down the chance to leave this summer - suffered a hamstring injury, playing 10 games in the English top-flight. Asked by Optus Sport whether he still plans to leave the club for pastures new, Kelleher expressed his ambitions: "Yeah, yeah definitely."
He elaborated on his desire for regular football, saying, "I've said it before as well, I feel like I'm good enough to be a No.1 and I feel like I'm good enough to play week in, week out and that's what I'm looking to do. This season I was lucky enough to play a lot of games but it's definitely something I'm looking at." Kelleher has been tipped to be offered to Bayer Leverkusen in a makeweight for Florian Wirtz.
With the Irishman's departure on the cards, Liverpool have not hesitated in securing his successor, having tied down Valencia and Georgian international shot-stopper Giorgi Mamardashvili in a $33.8 million deal, alongside $5.7 million in potential add-ons signed last August.
Despite knowing he will likely play backup to Alisson, who himself has been subject to interest from clubs in the Saudi Pro League, Mamardashvili recently stated his intention to settle at Anfield for the upcoming campaign.
Mamardashvili has expressed his ambitions at Anfield, saying: "They are looking at me as the Liverpool goalkeeper for the next ten years. So my next step will be the same as it was in Valencia, that I go and prove myself and show what I can do.
Caoimhin Kelleher seems to hold no ill will against Liverpool - but wants a fresh challenge
Caoimhin Kelleher seems to hold no ill will against Liverpool - but wants a fresh challenge
"The main thing is patience, training, and hard work. Everything else will come. I'm not considering another loan. I will spend next season at Liverpool, I think it will be good and training with Alisson will help me grow and gain experience."
In other news, Liverpool's number one Alisson Becker admits he's had enough of the festivities after a month-long celebration of their Premier League victory, which was clinched with a resounding 5-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur.
Alisson remarked: "To be honest I am a little bit tired of partying! Four weeks in a row celebrating after the game against Spurs.
"Of course, we knew we were champions, but today you can do it with the silverware on your chest. Today everything is full, everything is complete, we will celebrate a lot.
"We have a full house today to celebrate in front of our fans. They are a massive part of this club, I feel the main part of this club, everything we do, we don't only do it for ourselves or for our families.
"Of course, we have individual ambitions, ambitions as a team, but every time we go on the pitch and work so hard, we do it for them as well. Nothing more fair than we could enjoy and celebrate in front of them. It makes everything more special."