Alisson: I want to stay at Liverpool
Alisson Becker, whose contract expires at the end of the season, has said he wants to continue at Liverpool rather than leave as a free agent.
Liverpool's experienced goalkeeper Alisson Becker has revealed that he would prefer to stay at Anfield rather than leave the club as a free agent at the end of the season.
The Brazilian, who joined Liverpool from Roma in 2018, has played a key role in the club's success under both Jürgen Klopp and Arne Slot. Alisson has made 347 competitive appearances for the Reds, keeping 141 clean sheets, and in the 2020-21 season he scored a crucial late header against West Bromwich Albion to win the game for his side.
Alisson, whose current contract runs out at the end of the season and who attracted interest from Juventus last summer, made it clear that he wants to remain at Liverpool.
Speaking about his intention to stay at the club, the goalkeeper said: "In my head, it is to stay. I focus on each game individually, but in my mind I want to continue here. Of course, this depends on many factors and developments. But my desire is to stay. I am very happy here, and my family are very happy too. I am still hungry to win trophies and I want to keep putting in good performances. I intend to keep playing at the highest level for as long as I can."
The experienced goalkeeper, who has started 14 matches in goal for Liverpool this season and kept 4 clean sheets, also made crucial saves as his side beat Crystal Palace 3-1 to climb into the upper reaches of the Premier League table.
Assessing the team's overall form, Alisson said: "You have to manage every situation well. When things are going well, you have to keep the excitement under control so you don't become complacent. Our reality right now is that we have not yet shown the best of what we can do on the pitch. That does not mean we are playing badly; we are producing good football in a lot of games, but we have not found consistency yet. What matters for us at this stage is to control the frustration that comes with defeats, keep our minds clear and focus on the quality of our team."
Underlining his big ambitions, Alisson concluded: "We have a top-level coaching staff and great players. We have the potential to achieve great things, but as a team we need to reach the point where we feel fully ready and confident. We have to be patient, but we footballers have no time to lose. We want to win; we want to lift the Premier League, the Champions League and the domestic cups. We want to win everything with this club, because this is a very special place and that is why we are here."