Alisson makes decision on final year of Liverpool contract in wake of Arne Slot dismissal
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesAlissonAlisson reportedly intends on fulfilling the final year of his Liverpool contract following months of speculation that the goalkeeper could join JuventusAlisson intends on fulfilling the final year of his Liverpool contract(Image: Getty Images)Alisson won’t be leaving Anfield any time soon as the veteran goalkeeper reportedly intends on fulfilling the final year of his Liverpool contract.In recent weeks, speculation has intensified that Alisson could make his way to Serie A and join Juventus, who mounted a serious effort to sign him and even put a three-year contract on the table. Yet Liverpool remained determined to retain his talents, with ESPN Brasil’s Bruno Andrade reporting that he will see through his active deal with the Reds, which runs through mid-2027.Though Alisson was reportedly open to the idea of reuniting with former Roma coach Spalletti in Turin, he ultimately decided to remain on Merseyside.
The Brazilian has more than justified his £66.8m ($95 million) transfer fee when he arrived at Liverpool from Roma in the summer of 2018, helping The Reds claim six major honors in the years that followed.With Liverpool already losing several veteran voices in Mohamed Salah, Ibrahima Konate and Andy Robertson, the Reds made a concerted effort to keep Alisson in the clubhouse.According to Andrade, Liverpool could even look to extend Alisson beyond 2027.“The goalkeeper's plan is to fulfill the final year of his contract and, throughout the season, he will evaluate whether he will remain with the Reds or leave on a free transfer in the middle of next year,” Andrade wrote.Alisson’s decision to stay put notably comes on the heels of a major shakeup in Anfield.Liverpool could reportedly look to extend Robertson beyond 2027(Image: Getty Images)On Saturday, Arne Slot was shown the door following an underwhelming second season in charge, during which his squad finished trophyless and barely secured a spot in the Champions League.It didn’t take long for the Reds to hone in on the Dutchman’s replacement, with Andoni Iraola quickly slotting in as Liverpool’s next head coach upon coming to a verbal agreement with the club.Yet Andrade quickly dispelled the notion that Slot’s sacking had anything to do with Alisson’s choice to stick with Liverpool.“The Brazilian's stay in the Reds squad has no relation whatsoever to the dismissal of coach Arne Slot, last Saturday,” he continued. “This is because talks between the parties for the goalkeeper's continuity at Anfield began even before the coach was dismissed.”While Alisson’s return will likely be met with enthusiasm from Liverpool fans, it undoubtedly spells bad news for Giorgi Mamardashvili.The 25-year-old signed with the Reds in 2024 and looked to be the clear successor to the veteran, with Richard Hughes shelling out an initial £24 million ($32.2M) to Valencia for him.Mamardashvili got ample playing time this season with Alisson sidelined due to a myriad of injuries, but wasn’t able to make the most of the opportunities.
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