Alisson Becker has discussed his future with the Liverpool goalkeeper approaching the end of his contract
Alisson Becker has indicated that Liverpool are likely to exercise their option to extend his contract by an additional year, taking his stay at Anfield through to 2027. While the Brazilian goalkeeper also reiterated his dream of one day returning to boyhood club Internacional, his focus remains firmly on the present.
Now a two-time Premier League champion, Alisson has firmly established himself as one of the world’s best goalkeepers since joining Liverpool in 2018. In 2021, he signed a long-term contract that runs until 2026, with an option for the club to extend it by a further year — a clause the 32-year-old now expects to be activated.
Speaking at a Brazil press conference ahead of their 2026 World Cup qualifier against Peru, Alisson said: “I’ve never been able to plan long term. Obviously now I have one year left on my contract and another year of club option, which they will probably exercise.”
However, he made it clear that international ambitions are taking priority for now. “It’s a decisive moment in my career, with a World Cup coming up. I want to be very focused, I don’t want anything external to get in the way of that,” he added.
Alisson also addressed speculation about a possible return to Brazil, something that has become increasingly common among his compatriots. Neymar, Thiago Silva, and former Liverpool teammate Philippe Coutinho have all recently made moves back to South America. While Alisson expressed a desire to return to Internacional someday, he stressed that he wants to do so when he’s still playing at a high level.
“I talk to athletes who have made this move to return, some have had good experiences, others not. Each one will have their own experience, but I want to return, especially to Inter. I don’t know when it will happen, but I still want to do it at a high level. That’s what I have planned.”
Internacional, where Alisson began his career at the age of 10 and made 101 senior appearances, still holds a special place in his heart. However, any return appears to be years away, as he remains committed to Liverpool.
For now, the Reds can count on their first-choice goalkeeper as changes continue around him. The goalkeeping department is undergoing something of a transition this summer. Caoimhin Kelleher has completed a move to Brentford in a deal worth £18m, while Liverpool have already secured Giorgi Mamardashvili from Valencia in a pre-agreed £30m deal. The Georgian will officially arrive on July 1, 2025.
Additionally, the club recently announced the signing of 20-year-old Armin Pecsi from Puskás Akadémia for £1.5m. The Hungarian prospect becomes Liverpool’s second signing of the summer, and his arrival marks a record sale for his former club.
As the new season approaches, Liverpool appear determined to balance experience and youth in the squad — and keeping Alisson at the core of that evolution remains a priority.