Alisson Becker – Could Brazilian keeper still leave Liverpool despite new deal?

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker is closing in on a return to first-team action after more than six weeks out injured but his short-term future remains clouded in uncertainty.

The club recently exercised the 12-month extension they had on the Brazil international’s contract, which was due to expire this summer, but that has not prevented speculation.

Juventus, managed by Alisson’s former Roma boss Luciano Spalletti, have been linked with the 33-year-old and last week Liverpool head coach Arne Slot did little to quell the noise, saying: “People who make these decisions take everything into account. They try to make the best decisions with the interest of the club.”

Here, we look at Alisson’s situation and why his future may not be as secure as it seems.

A week ago Slot said the Brazilian was close to a return after his second hamstring injury of the season, which raised hopes he could be back in goal for Sunday’s trip to face Manchester United at Old Trafford. While the Dutchman denied age was a factor in the goalkeeper’s fitness, statistics tell their own story. Alisson missed 19 Premier League and Champions League matches through injury or illness in his first five seasons. He has been absent for double that number in just under three campaigns since.

At 33, Alisson is by no means finished, but owners Fenway Sports Group have had a policy of not offering long contracts to players over 30, with Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk the notable exceptions last season. The fact the club took the 12-month option rather than negotiate a new deal suggests they are looking to a future without the Brazilian and with him still under contract they could command a fee for the player.

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