Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has confirmed his desire to extend his stay at Anfield beyond the end of the current campaign. With his contract expiring at the conclusion of the season, the 34-year-old revealed that while he has not held direct discussions himself, his representative is actively in talks with the club over a potential new deal. The Brazilian international, who arrived from Roma for £66.8m in 2018 and has registered 347 appearances for the Reds, expressed that both he and his family remain thoroughly settled on Merseyside.
Addressing his future following a standout showing in Sunday's victory at Crystal Palace, Alisson emphasized his ambition to continue competing at the highest level and pursue further silverware. The display at Selhurst Park offered a timely reminder of his ability through several vital saves, bouncing back after a testing week featuring defeats against Arsenal and Fenerbahce. Alisson, who previously considered joining Juventus earlier this year, acknowledged that the squad is still striving for consistency under head coach Andoni Iraola, who stated last week that he hoped the goalkeeper could "continue for more time."
The veteran shot-stopper, named as one of Iraola's vice-captains at the start of the campaign, has been an ever-present figure by playing every minute across Liverpool's 10 Premier League matches and four Champions League fixtures. While the Reds have recorded four clean sheets in domestic league play, they have conceded 10 goals in Europe. Alisson noted that although Liverpool have shown quality, building full confidence and consistency will take time, insisting that the players feel they have no time to waste in their pursuit of success.
Sporting director Julian Ward faces significant decisions ahead, as Virgil van Dijk is also out of contract at the season's conclusion. Liverpool possess depth in reserve, with 26-year-old Giorgi Mamardashvili waiting in the wings and 18-year-old Lucca Brughmans scheduled to arrive from Genk in the summer. Having already seen senior figures Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson depart last season, the Anfield hierarchy must now weigh whether to offer their experienced number one another deal or risk losing him on a free transfer.
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