Retaining Key Players is Essential to Sustained Success
Remaining at the top of elite football demands that clubs hold onto their most influential talents. For Liverpool, Alisson Becker has undoubtedly been one of those pivotal figures since his transfer from AS Roma in 2018.
The Brazilian goalkeeper is currently under contract until 2026, with Liverpool reportedly holding an option to extend his stay by another year.
Alisson was instrumental in Liverpool’s Premier League triumph during the 2024/25 season, registering 10 clean sheets across 28 appearances in the competition.
Premier League Clean Sheet Stats (2024/25):
Player Games Played Clean Sheets Clean Sheets/Game
David Raya 38 13 0.34
Matz Sels 38 13 0.34
Jordan Pickford 38 12 0.31
Dean Henderson 38 11 0.28
Ederson 26 10 0.38
Alisson Becker 28 10 0.35
Alisson Remains Indispensable for Liverpool
There’s little justification for Liverpool to consider moving on from their number one any time soon. Despite the arrival of Giorgi Mamardashvili – whose transfer was finalized last year – Alisson remains one of the finest goalkeepers in world football.
Comments shared by Fabrizio Romano on X (formerly Twitter) suggest the Brazilian still feels confident in his ability to perform at the highest level.
Planning Ahead: A Goalkeeping Transition in the Making
Given that goalkeepers often have longer careers than outfield players, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Alisson still in Liverpool colours by summer 2027. By then, he’ll be just 34 years old.
That said, Alisson has previously expressed a desire to return to his boyhood club, Internacional, before retiring. He told the Echo, “Everyone has their own journey, but I want to go back, especially to Inter. I don’t know when, but I still aim to do it while performing at a high level.”
The expiration of his current deal could spark those thoughts more seriously, particularly with Mamardashvili poised to step into the role.
Additionally, Liverpool have taken further steps to future-proof the position by signing highly regarded Hungarian prospect Armin Pecsi, indicating long-term plans are already in motion.
Still, from the perspective of Empire of the Kop, there’s no eagerness to say goodbye to a club legend like Alisson anytime soon.