Andoni Iraola confirms major Alisson Becker decision at Liverpool

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Despite the rumours, Alisson is expected to reject any advances and remain at Liverpool, with Iraola making it clear that the 33-year-old keeper remains central to his plans ahead of the new 2026/27 season.While Alisson will not travel with the Reds for their pre-season tour of the United States, there is no suggestion that his absence is related to a permanent departure from the club. Having arrived from Roma in 2018, the Brazilian is now entering his eighth season at Liverpool, making him one of the club's longest-serving senior players behind Joe Gomez and Virgil van Dijk.

Although injuries have interrupted his rhythm over the past few seasons, Alisson continues to be regarded as Liverpool's undisputed No. From his comments, it looks likely that the new Red boss is more than happy to keep Woodman as his third-choice between the sticks after a he was called upon for 3 Premier League games last season and was more than competent.Liverpool Training Session | Andrew Powell/GettyImagesHis leadership has become even more valuable following the departures of several experienced figures.

With Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson both leaving the club this summer, Liverpool have lost two key members of their leadership group, placing even greater responsibility on players such as Van Dijk, Gomez and Alisson to guide Iraola's evolving squad. With Iraola publicly backing both his ability and his leadership, it appears Liverpool's goalkeeping hierarchy is settled, and Alisson will once again lead the Reds between the posts when the new season begins.