Liverpool activate Alisson contract option as former boss eyes reunion

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Liverpool star Alisson Becker has been identified as a potential signing for European giants Juventus but the Reds have already taken action in an effort to keep him at the clubLiverpool have activated an option to extend Alisson’s contract in order to fight off interest from Juventus. The Brazilian goalkeeper’s current deal was set to expire this summer, with a free transfer potentially on the cards.Juventus have been credited with an interest in Alisson’s services but it appears that he will not be on the move any time soon.

His minutes have been limited this season, having made just 12 appearances in all competitions."My ex-goalkeeper coach, Jose Manuel Ochotorena, when I was at Valencia told me I had to find a balance between ambition and patience," the Georgian said recently. But as I said, if I don’t play, I don’t mind - I have to work hard every day and that’s it.

Maybe not this year, but my time will come."For me as well [joining Liverpool], it was a bit longer [to wait] because I signed for Liverpool two years ago, almost three years ago and I had to wait last season until I came here. Mac Allister, Alisson as well [helped] and now I speak much better."Mamardashvili could get an opportunity this weekend, with Alisson facing a late fitness test ahead of Sunday’s clash with Tottenham.Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content.