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Alisson wants to sign new Liverpool contract beyond this season

Summarised from 4 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 9 Nov, 13:32 · Archive

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker says he wants to stay at the club beyond the end of the season when his current contract expires. The 34-year-old Brazilian joined Anfield from Roma in 2018 for a fee reported as between £66.8m and £67m, a world-record fee for a goalkeeper at the time.

Alisson confirmed that his agent has begun negotiations with the club over an extension. He said: '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.'

The goalkeeper made the comments after delivering important saves in Sunday's 3-1 win at Crystal Palace. This performance came after a period when Alisson had been questioned by fans following errors in what is his final contracted year at the club.

During his time at Liverpool, Alisson has won two Premier League titles, the Champions League, the FA Cup and two Carabao Cups. He has made 347 appearances for the club.

Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola said last week that he hopes Alisson can 'continue for more time' at the club, though he acknowledged the decision ultimately rests with the goalkeeper. Alisson previously considered a move to Juventus earlier this year but ultimately chose to remain at Anfield after Liverpool triggered a one-year contract option in March.

The club has been planning for the goalkeeper's future. Giorgi Mamardashvili serves as first-team back-up, and Liverpool also signed 18-year-old Belgian youngster Lucca Brughmans from Genk for £23.8m, with the player set to join from the 2027-28 season.

Alisson was not called up by Brazil for upcoming friendlies against Japan and Singapore. The goalkeeper said the decision was taken against his will, though he acknowledged it was beneficial for him to rest.

Alisson wants to sign new Liverpool contract beyond this season
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