Alisson Becker wants to remain at Liverpool and has confirmed that his agent is speaking to the club about his future.
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The goalkeeper’s contract expires in the summer, but his intentions are clear. Following an influential performance in Liverpool’s 3-1 victory at Crystal Palace, he outlined his desire to continue at Anfield, where both he and his family remain happy.
Speaking in comments reported by Paul Gorst for the Liverpool Echo, Alisson also stressed that his appetite for trophies has not diminished. Discussions are taking place, although a new agreement has not been announced.
Liverpool activated a one-year extension in Alisson’s contract last season. Another agreement would be required to keep him beyond the current campaign.
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For the 34-year-old, that is an outcome he would welcome.
“I’m focused on playing every game but in my mind I’m happy to stay,” he said.
“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.”
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His words establish his preference without suggesting the decision is his alone. Liverpool must also determine how he fits into their plans, having invested in Giorgi Mamardashvili and teenager Lucca Brughmans, who remains on loan at Genk.
Andoni Iraola has expressed his hope that Alisson stays. The goalkeeper, meanwhile, made clear that ambition remains central to his thinking.
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“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. So that’s my thinking on that. My agent is talking with the club.”
Alisson’s contribution at Selhurst Park offered a timely reminder of what he can provide.
He produced outstanding saves to deny Daichi Kamada, Adam Wharton and Yeremy Pino, helping Liverpool recover from successive defeats against Arsenal and Fenerbahce.
His assessment of the performance was measured. Palace had found opportunities, and Liverpool needed their goalkeeper to intervene.
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“When we conceded the first chance and they hit the post, they started to get confident. We started to give away a few chances and a few spaces that we shouldn’t,” he said.
“They used the spaces and created chances. That’s part of my job. I’m there to do that. I’m happy that today I could contribute to the three points.”
One performance will not settle a contract negotiation, but it demonstrated his immediate importance while discussions about the future continue.
Alisson was not selected by Carlo Ancelotti for Brazil’s fixtures against Japan and Singapore, leaving him with time to prepare for Liverpool’s next run of matches.
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He admitted that missing international duty was disappointing, even if the break offered practical benefits.
“It’s not that I will sit on the couch for a week and then come back training. I still have to work hard but in my mind I can use the time to relax and be more with my family,” he said.
“What I always want is to be with the national team but I understand this is what I have at the moment and I will use this time and take the benefit from the rest.”
The priority is to return refreshed without losing sharpness. For a goalkeeper seeking to extend his Liverpool career, maintaining that readiness remains essential.
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Alisson also offered a balanced assessment of Liverpool’s progress under Iraola.
“Our reality is that we’re not doing as well as we can. It doesn’t mean that we are not doing well – we are doing well in so many games – but the consistency is not there yet,” he said.
He urged his teammates to manage both excitement and frustration, protecting their confidence without overlooking areas that require improvement.
“The moment for us is to control the frustration that the defeats bring and stay with a clear mind and looking for the quality in our team. We have a top manager, top players.”
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That belief helps explain his desire to remain. Alisson sees further success as achievable, even while acknowledging that Liverpool are still developing.
His future requires an agreement between player and club. His motivation, however, needs little clarification: he wants to stay, compete and win again at Anfield.
