Giorgi Mamardashvili's one-word response after being asked why he didn't join Liverpool this season by Barcelona star
Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili reportedly gave a one-word response after being asked why he didn't move to Liverpool this season by a Barcelona player.
On Sunday night, Georgian shot-stopper Mamardashvili started in goal for Valencia as they took on Barcelona at the Estadio Olimpico Lluis Companys.
It turned out to be a horrible night for the 24-year-old as Barcelona came away 7-1 winners, with the likes of Frenkie de Jong, Ferran Torres, Raphina, Fermin Lopez and Robert Lewandowski all on the score sheet.
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After the final whistle, Mamardashvili was seen having a conversation with Barcelona star Torres.
The conversation was caught and explained on DAZN.
Conversation between Giorgi Mamardashvili and Ferran Torres caught on camera
Torres reportedly said: "Why didn’t you leave this year?" to which Mamardashvili replied: "Alisson." You can watch the footage below.
Ferran Torres: "Why didn't you leave [for Liverpool] this year?"
— Empire of the Kop (@empireofthekop) January 28, 2025
Giorgi Mamardashvili: "Alisson"#LFC https://t.co/V64XWh70Pc
During the summer transfer window, it was confirmed that Mamardashvili would make the switch to Anfield ahead of the 25/26 campaign.
A club statement read: "Liverpool have reached an agreement for the transfer of Giorgi Mamardashvili, subject to a work permit and international clearance – with the Valencia goalkeeper set to move to Anfield ahead of the 2025-26 season.
"The Reds have secured a deal for the 23-year-old that will see him stay in Spain for the remainder of the current campaign with Los Che before switching to Merseyside next summer."
Speaking at the time, Reds boss Arne Slot said: "Mamardashvili is someone for the long future of the club, and I’m really, really happy with the goalkeepers we have at the moment.
"Caoimh (Kelleher) is one of them, like Vit [Jaros] and Ali. We’re in a good place when it comes to goalkeepers for now and for the long term."
Liverpool are currently battling on all four fronts with Slot's men top of the table in both the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League.
Meanwhile, Mamardashvili is in a tough relegation battle with Valencia currently 19th in the La Liga table, five points away from safety.
Topics: Liverpool, Champions League, Valencia, Barcelona, Ferran Torres
Marcus Chan