Alisson declares he wants to stay at Liverpool as contract talks begin ahead of summer expiry

Alisson has publicly declared his desire to stay at Liverpool beyond the expiry of his contract at the end of the current season, with his agent already in talks with the club over an extension. The Brazilian goalkeeper made the comments after producing a string of impressive saves in Liverpool’s 3-1 victory at Crystal Palace on Sunday.

“My will is to stay. I’m happy here, my family is happy here,” Alisson said. “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.”

The 34-year-old arrived at Anfield in the summer of 2018 in a £67m deal from Roma and has since won every major club honour available, establishing himself as one of the finest goalkeepers in the world over those eight seasons.

Despite his standing as Liverpool’s undisputed first choice, the club have been building depth in the position. Georgian international Giorgi Mamardashvili serves as a high-quality backup, while Liverpool have also secured the signing of 18-year-old Belgian goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans from Genk for £23.8m — though the teenager will not join until the 2027-28 season.

Alisson was absent from Brazil’s squad for upcoming friendlies against Japan and Singapore, with national team boss Carlo Ancelotti stating he did not need to test the keeper at this stage. Alisson acknowledged the decision was taken “against his will” but said he intends to make the most of the break.

“It’s not that I will sit on the couch for a week and then come back training,” he said. “I still have to work hard but in my mind I can use the time to relax and be more with my family.”

Liverpool head into the international break sitting fourth in the Premier League, nine points behind leaders Arsenal.