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Nearly a year after Giorgi Mamardashvili’s transfer to Liverpool was confirmed, the goalkeeper is now officially a Red.

The player’s transfer was announced on August 27 2024 and was actually the first signing of the Arne Slot era.

However, Liverpool opted to defer his move for a year, in which time Mamardashvili remained at Valencia.

Contrary to some suggestions, the Georgian international was not signed 10 months ago and loaned back to Valencia, where he has spent the last four years and made 134 appearances.

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Mardashvili will push Alisson for a starting spot this season and has already confirmed his plans to remain at the club and not leave on loan.

“They are looking at me as the Liverpool goalkeeper for the next 10 years,” the stopper told Geo Team in May.

“My next step will be the same as it was in Valencia

Giorgi Mamardashvili will challenge Alisson for a starting spot this season

Mardashvili's arrival will be the sixth new addition of the summer along with Jeremie Frimpong, Florian Wirtz, Milos Kerkez, Pecsi and Woodman.

Leaving Valencia, Mamardashvili bid an emotional farewell to supporters at the end of the season

Upward always.”

It’s expected the 24-year-old will play second fiddle to Alisson in the upcoming season but is seen as his potential long-term heir.

Liverpool fans could get a first glimpse of the new goalkeeper next weekend when the Reds face Preston North End in the first game of pre-season on 13 July.