Alisson Becker wants to remain at Liverpool after his current contract expires. The goalkeeper stated that in his mind he wishes to stay with the club and that he is happy at Liverpool, as is his family.
Alisson is 34 years old and joined Liverpool from Roma for £66.8 million in 2018. Since then, he has made 347 appearances for the club. Despite his contract expiring, he said he has not had talks about a new deal, but that his agent is in discussions with the club. Earlier this year, he considered a move to Juventus but ultimately decided to stay at Anfield.
Last week, Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola said he did not know if this would be Alisson's final season at the club. He expressed hope that Alisson could continue for a longer period. Alisson, in turn, stated that he is still hungry for trophies and good performances and wants to play at the highest level for as long as he can.
Liverpool lost to Arsenal and then to Fenerbahçe. In Sunday's win at Crystal Palace, Alisson recorded a string of key saves. He said that Liverpool needs to find consistency to compete for trophies and that his team is not as good as it can be. Consistency is still absent, he added.
Alisson highlighted that they have a top-class coach and top-class players. He said they are capable of great things but that as a team they need to reach a point of self-confidence. They are building it and he hopes to get there quickly, but it requires time. As players, he emphasised, they have no time to waste.
In the background, Giorgi Mamardashvili waits, who is 26 years old. Lucca Brughmans is 18 years old and highly rated, and will move to Liverpool from Genk in the summer. Liverpool have four clean sheets in 10 Premier League matches this season, while conceding 10 goals in four Champions League matches. Alisson has played every minute in both competitions so far.
He assessed his options last season, with Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson leaving. Alisson decided to continue with a one-year extension. Virgil van Dijk's contract also expires at the end of the season.
Sporting director Julian Ward has two very important decisions regarding the futures of two players who have been constants at Liverpool since 2018. Both players demand high wages. Liverpool is a young team looking for its way under Iraola, and Iraola is aware of the importance of two experienced players who have been at the club for a long time. Alisson may seek the security of a longer contract given that he is 34 years old. Liverpool's leadership will closely monitor how Alisson performs as the season progresses.
