Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Liverpool star Alisson is tempted to quit the club and join Juventus after receiving a contract offer from them.
Alisson spent two seasons in Serie A with AS Roma before moving to Anfield in a then-world-record fee for a goalkeeper in 2018, and has been exceptional ever since, winning two Premier League titles, the Champions League, the FA Cup and the EFL Cup during his time in England.
The Brazil international has been suffering with injuries a lot in recent campaigns, and Liverpool have brought in Georgia international Giorgi Mamardashvili as his long-term replacement to prepare for his exit. But it has now emerged that it could happen sooner, rather than later.
Romano: Alisson Tempted to Quit Liverpool
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Alisson, who has been described as 'world-class', is reported to have already reached an agreement on personal terms with Serie A giants Juventus. But in his latest YouTube video, Romano revealed that Juventus are willing to make two deals with Alisson, and the final decision now rests with Liverpool.
"Juventus already made a serious approach with Alisson and his camp over a potential long-term contract," he said.
"Long-term doesn't mean five years, but my understanding is that Juventus are willing to offer a two-plus-one-year contract, or a three-year contract with Alisson. There are two options being discussed, and it's an important contract.
"At the same time, Liverpool have activated the option to extend his contract at Anfield until 2027. From my understanding, Alisson would be tempted by the possibility to return to Italy, and try a new chapter after he did fantastically at Roma with the same coach, Luciano Spaletti.
"But Alisson doesn't want to leave Liverpool in a bad way at all. He wants to respect Liverpool, he loves Liverpool, and Alisson will not leave on bad terms. So it's on Liverpool to decide between now and the end of the season, to discuss with Alisson and communicate with Alisson, and decide what they want to do."
Liverpool Prepared for Alisson Exit
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Liverpool have known this day may come for a while, and that was the whole reason they signed Mamardashvili from Valencia two years ago. He has now had a year to adapt to the Premier League, and it could be time for the club to pull the trigger on making him their number one.
Alisson is still an unbelievable goalkeeper, but with Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson leaving this summer, and Van Dijk almost certain to follow next year, this feels like the right time for a changing of the guard.
If he is looking for a way out, it makes sense to cash in while you can earn some money and already have a replacement in the squad, so this is a situation to keep a close eye on.
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