Liverpool star Alisson Becker has spoken of his determination to stay at Anfield after rejecting a move to the Saudi Pro League.
Many of Alisson’s former Reds team-mates have moved to the Middle East, including former captain Jordan Henderson, alongside Gini Wijnaldum, Fabinho, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino.
However, despite the temptation to swap Merseyside for the Middle East, Alisson’s commitment lies with Arne Slot as a new era begins for Liverpool.
“I want to honor my contract and finish it here or sign a new one. I am really happy here. My family is happy too,” according to the words of BBC Sport.
“I never got to the point where I was talking about salaries and stuff like that. It was just interest, but when you hear about the numbers that other players are getting, you get a little bit drawn in. That’s normal.”
Alisson’s current contract with Liverpool runs until 2027, and the Brazil international has been the Reds’ No.1 since his move to Anfield in 2018 from Serie A side AS Roma.
His performances for Jürgen Klopp’s side earned him a UEFA Champions League title in 2019 and a first-ever Premier League crown in 2020, spread across 264 appearances for the club.
Liverpool are reportedly close to completing a deal to sign Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili as Alisson’s long-term successor, which could spell the end of Caoimhin Kelleher’s time at the club.
The Irish international has played a role as Alisson’s deputy in recent years but is looking to make a first-team move before the EPL transfer window closes on August 30.
