Alisson Becker may have hinted that he could join a certain club when his time at Liverpool is up.
Alisson, 32, is widely regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in world football.
However, in recent years, he has struggled with injuries, which has allowed second-choice ‘keeper Caoimhín Kelleher to gain experience.
And as Kylian Mbappe found out on Wednesday evening, the Irishman is a respectable shot-stopper in his own right, having saved the French man’s penalty during Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Real Madrid in the Champions League.
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Alisson will be in for even more competition next season, as Giorgi Mamardashvili is set to join Arne Slot’s side on July 1, 2025, having already agreed on a deal with Liverpool in August 2024.
Where this leaves Kelleher and Alisson is still unclear, but all three of the Reds ‘keepers next season will be vying for the number one spot at Anfield.
The Brazilian number one issued an update on his future when speaking with Vozesdogigante.
"I watch all of Internacional's games,” he said [translated from Portuguese to English].
“I have a contract for three more years at Liverpool. The future is not definitive for anyone, but in football, I hope to fulfil my contract in England after that... I'm open (to returning)."
Alisson’s current contract is set to run until 2026 with a further option of a year extension.
Despite sitting out since injuring his hamstring in an away match at Crystal Palace on October 5, Slot has insisted that the 32-year-old is still his first-choice goalie when fit.
The former Roma man was the subject of interest from Saudi Arabian clubs last summer, but no move materialised.
“When the interest from Saudi came, I cannot close the door on a big deal,” explained Alisson in August 2024 [via the Independent].
“But my decision was always to stay and focus on the things we can achieve [at Liverpool].”
The Brazilian international is unlikely to be fit for Liverpool's Premier League match against Manchester City on Sunday with Slot maintaining "Alisson is not there yet", when discussing the players fitness on in his pre-match press conference on Tuesday.
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