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Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has revealed he is “Happy to stay” at the club beyond the end of the season, saying his agent is in talks with the club over his future.
New Telegraph recalls that the 34-year-old joined Liverpool from Roma for £66.8m in 2018 and has made 347 appearances for the Reds.
“Yes (I want to stay), in my mind. I’m focused on playing every game but in my mind I’m happy to stay,” said Alisson.
“That depends on a lot of aspects and different situations. But my will is to stay. I’m happy here and my family is happy here.
“I’m still hungry for titles and to delivering good performances. I still want to play at the top level for as long as I can, so that’s my thinking.”
New Telegraph recalls that last week, Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola said he did not know if this would be Alisson’s last season at the club but hoped the goalkeeper could “continue for more time”.
Asked if he has had conversations over a new deal, Alisson said: “No, but my agent is talking with the club.”
The Brazil keeper did consider a move to Juventus earlier this year but ultimately chose to stay at Anfield.
After a difficult week – with Liverpool losing to Arsenal and then Fenerbahce – Alisson made a number of crucial saves in Sunday’s win at Crystal Palace.
The goalkeeper says Liverpool now need to find consistency in order to challenge for silverware.
“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.
“We have a top manager, top players. We are capable of great things but as a team we need to get to a point where we feel: ‘We are OK now. We have the confidence. We have everything that’s needed to win.’
“We are building that. I hope we get there really quick but it takes time.
“We have to be patient but as players, in our mind, we don’t have time to waste.”
This is the first time Alisson has discussed his contract situation this season and, judging by the way he spoke after a superb performance at Selhurst Park, there is a clear desire on his part to stay at Liverpool.
Alisson is one of the few Liverpool players who will not be reporting for international duty this week, with Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti having opted to rest him for upcoming friendlies against Japan and Singapore.