Report: Alisson wants to extend his Liverpool contract

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Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson is reportedly keen to sign a new deal at the club this summer.

The 28-year-old’s current contract is not due to expire until 2024, per Transfermarkt. That means that he has three more seasons as a Liverpool player as it is.

However, Alisson is clearly happy on Merseyside and wants to extend his time there, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Speaking on his Here We Go podcast, Romano said: “Keep an eye on Alisson because he wants to extend his contract at Liverpool.

“It could be a topic in the next (few) weeks.”

Alisson has many years left as Liverpool’s No 1.

Alisson’s desire to sign a new deal at Anfield is great news for Liverpool.

The Brazilian is one of, if not the, best goalkeepers in the world. The fact that he will be at the club for the next number of years is very encouraging.

He has had a relatively mixed season in 2020/21, largely for reasons beyond his control.

He suffered with a few injuries before having to deal with the tragic death of his father back in Brazil. His form was clearly affected.

However, Alisson managed to recover it and have a dream end to the season with his now-famous last-minute winner against West Bromwich Albion to set Liverpool up for a shock third-place finish in the Premier League.

Under normal circumstances, Liverpool would not be extending the contract of a 28-year-old that already has three years left to go on his current deal.

However, with goalkeepers, it is a different story. They normally perform at a top-level until their mid-30’s.

Look at Manuel Neuer. He missed the majority of the 2017/18 season with injury and had a very poor 2018/19. But he has been fantastic again for the last two seasons, aged 35.

Alisson should have another five to six years of top-level football left in him.

If he is granted a new deal, then Liverpool will not have to worry about signing a goalkeeper for a long time.