Alisson Aims to Extend Liverpool Stay as Contract Nears Expiry
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson has expressed his desire to remain with the club beyond his current contract, which is set to expire at the end of the upcoming season. The Brazilian, who joined Liverpool in 2018 from Roma for £67 million, has established himself as one of the world’s premier goalkeepers, securing major honors since his arrival at Anfield.
Following a strong performance in Liverpool’s recent 3-1 victory against Crystal Palace, where he made several crucial saves, Alisson reiterated his commitment to the club. His agent has begun discussions with Liverpool regarding an extension of his contract.
When asked about his future with the team, Alisson stated, “Yes, in my mind. 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.”
While Alisson has been the first-choice goalkeeper since joining Liverpool, the club recently signed promising young keeper Lucca Brughmans from Genk for £23.8 million, who will join in the 2027-28 season. Additionally, Giorgi Mamardashvili provides solid backup for the team.
In another development, Alisson was not selected by Brazil’s coach Carlo Ancelotti for upcoming friendlies against Japan and Singapore. Alisson noted that this decision was taken “against his will,” but he remains optimistic about using the time productively.
“It’s beneficial not going, for sure. 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,” Alisson explained. He emphasized the importance of hard work and preparation, despite the unexpected break from national duty.
As the international break approaches, Liverpool sits fourth in the Premier League, trailing league leaders Arsenal by nine points.
