Alisson Becker is expected to remain at Liverpool for the 2026/27 season after a potential move to Juventus collapsed, according to reports from Sky Sports and WinWin. Despite significant interest from the Serie A giants, the 33-year-old goalkeeper will honour his contract at Anfield, which was extended in March 2026 to run until June 2027. A source close to the player, as reported by DaveOCKOP, confirmed that the Brazilian is settled on Merseyside and will not follow high-profile teammates Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson out of the club this summer.
Juventus offer rejected as Liverpool prioritise leadership
Juventus had reportedly structured an ambitious package to lure the goalkeeper back to Italy, where he previously excelled with Roma. Reports from Empire of the Kop suggest the Italian side prepared a three-year contract worth approximately £21.5m, equating to an annual salary of €15m. While Gazzetta dello Sport previously indicated the player had responded positively to the approach, Liverpool’s stance solidified following the confirmed departures of other senior figures. With the squad entering a significant transition period under Arne Slot, the club viewed Alisson’s dressing room influence as non-negotiable. Slot recently addressed the situation, noting that while the board considers various factors in squad building, there were compelling arguments to retain the veteran over cashing in.
Tactical continuity and the Mamardashvili factor
The decision to keep Alisson comes despite a fragmented fitness record; the Brazilian has missed over 50 matches for club and country across the last three campaigns due to recurring injuries. He only recently returned to the starting line-up for the season finale against Brentford following a ten-match absence with a hamstring issue. This injury history, paired with the arrival of Giorgi Mamardashvili, had led to speculation that Liverpool might pivot to the younger Georgian international. However, Alisson’s performance levels remains elite when fit, and his presence provides essential cover as Mamardashvili adjusts to the Premier League. By triggering his one-year extension earlier this year, Liverpool ensured they maintained leverage in negotiations, ultimately deciding that the stability provided by the four-time Golden Glove winner outweighed a potential transfer fee.
Alisson is now expected to join the Brazil squad for summer internationals before returning to Melwood for pre-season training in July.