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Alisson Becker wants to sign new Liverpool contract

Alisson joined Liverpool from Roma in 2018 and has made 347 appearances for the club

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker wants to remain at the club beyond the end of the season, when his current contract expires.

The 34-year-old joined the Reds from Roma for £66.8m in 2018 and has since made 347 appearances for the club.

“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 Becker.

“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.”

Last week, head coach Andoni Iraola admitted he was unsure whether this would be Alisson’s final season at Anfield but expressed hope that the Brazilian would “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.”

Alisson considered a move to Juventus earlier this year but ultimately opted to remain at Anfield.

After a difficult week in which Liverpool lost to Arsenal and Fenerbahce, the Brazilian made several crucial saves in Sunday’s victory over Crystal Palace.

He believes the Reds must find consistency if they are to challenge for silverware this season.

“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.”

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Joseph Agbobli

Joseph Agbobli specializes in exclusive and original stories, including in-depth interviews. Over the years, he has had the privilege of interviewing some of football’s biggest names, including Glen Johnson, Emile Heskey, Chris Sutton, Tim Sherwood, and more.

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