Alisson: Liverpool goalkeeper 'happy to stay' as agent holds contract talks
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson says his will is to stay at Anfield while his agent talks with the club about a new contract.
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson says he is happy to stay at Anfield, with his agent holding talks with the club. His current deal expires in the summer.
Key takeaways
- Alisson says his will is to stay at Liverpool
- His agent is talking with the club about a new contract
- Current contract expires in the summer
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson has said he wants to remain at Anfield while his agent holds contract talks with the club. Sky Sports reported his comments after Liverpool's 3-1 win at Crystal Palace on Sunday.
Alisson's comments and current situation
The 34-year-old, who has come in for criticism from Liverpool fans this season, delivered a reminder of his quality in Sunday's 3-1 win at Crystal Palace with a string of important saves.
Amid lingering doubts over his future, Alisson was asked if he wishes to continue at Anfield after his starring role at Selhurst Park. "Yes, in my mind," he said. "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. "
Contract history and club context
His current contract expires in the summer. Alisson's latest comments will be sure to ease any concerns of Liverpool losing another high-profile player as a free agent.
Negotiations and comparison with other deals
Talks over a new deal are ongoing behind the scenes with Alisson's current contract expiring in the summer. Similar to Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah's contractual negotiations, Liverpool are not commenting on where they are at with Alisson.
It should also be remembered that an agreement with both Van Dijk and Salah wasn't reached until a few months before their deals ran out. From the club's perspective then, it would make sense to be patient regarding an outcome in Alisson's case.
Goalkeeping depth and future options
Overall, Liverpool feel they are well stocked for the future in their goalkeeping dept.
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