Alisson wants to sign new Liverpool contract
Alisson's contract runs until June 2027 [Getty Images] Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker wants to stay at the club beyond the end of the season, when his current contract expires.
Key points
- Liverpool win at Palace to pile pressure on Sage Analysis: A big call to let Alisson go This is the first time Alisson has discussed his contract situation this season and, judging by the way he spoke after a superb performance at Selhurst Park, there is a clear desire on his part to stay at Liverpool.
- With Virgil van Dijk's contract also set to expire at the end of the season, sporting director Julian Ward has two very important decisions to make when it comes to the future of two men who have been a constant for Liverpool since 2018.
- After a difficult week - with Liverpool losing to Arsenal and then Fenerbahce - Alisson made a number of crucial saves in Sunday's win at Crystal Palace.
Giorgi Mamardashvili, 26, is waiting in the wings, while highly rated 18-year-old Lucca Brughmans will move to Liverpool from Genk in the summer, so Iraola's side will not be short of goalkeeping options - but it would be a huge call if they do allow Alisson to leave on a free transfer.
Additional details
- I still want to play at the top level for as long as I can, so that's my thinking." Last week, Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola said he did not know if this would be Alisson's last season at the club but hoped the goalkeeper could "continue for more time".
- Asked if he has had conversations over a new deal, Alisson said: "No, but my agent is talking with the club." The Brazil keeper did consider a move to Juventus earlier this year but ultimately chose to stay at Anfield.
- Of course, both command hefty wages, but this is a young Liverpool side trying to find their way under Iraola - and the head coach will be aware of the importance of two experienced players who have been with the club for such a long time.
- Perhaps a one-year extension can be offered to Alisson which could allow Brughmans to learn from the Brazilian but, at 34, he may be looking for the security of something longer term.
- Alisson did assess his options last season but with senior figures like Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson leaving, he opted to proceed with a one-year extension.
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