In a recent tweet, respected journalist Fabrizio Romano mentioned that Liverpool keeper Alisson Becker is set to extend his contract at Anfield until 2026. It is understood both the Brazilian goalie and the Merseyside club are close to reaching an agreement over an extension that would keep the player at Merseyside for the long run.
Liverpool are set to complete the agreement with Alisson to extend his contract until June 2026. The agreement is at final stages. 🔴 #LFC
Final details and clauses expected to be fixed in the next weeks, then Alisson will sign his contract extension with #LFC. 🇧🇷
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 17, 2021
Alisson’s Impressive Campaign At Anfield Recently
The South American sensation enjoyed another solid season at the red half of Merseyside as he managed to produce some eye-catching displays as Jurgen Klopp’s primary keeper. Alisson made 42 appearances for the Reds in the previous campaign, shipping in 41 goals and earning 15 clean sheets in the process across all fronts. He even managed to score a match-winner with a sensational last-minute header against West Bromwich Albion which will live long in the memories of the Anfield faithful.
The Brazilian sensation caught the eye by averaging 1.3 clearances and 3.2 long balls per 90 minutes in Premier League football. He was even excellent with his ball distribution after completing 84.6% of his attempted passes in the top tier of English football (stats via whoscored).
Alisson Close To Penning A Contract Extension: Wise Move For Everyone Involved?
Alisson is currently amongst the world’s best keepers because of his remarkable consistency for Liverpool over the past few seasons. He has excellent reflexes that help him pull off a few world-class saves at the back.
The Brazilian talent is also not afraid to come out of his lines to make a last-ditch clearance when required. He is also an exceptional passer of the ball and excels at building plays from the back. Hence, Klopp has every reason to tie his number one goalkeeping option down to a new and improved contract.
Alisson played a big role behind Liverpool’s third-place finish in the Premier League despite their horror run with injuries last season. The 28-year-old deserves a pay rise and can benefit from sorting out his long-term future so that he can solely concentrate on bringing more success to Anfield in the coming seasons.
The Brazilian custodian is currently one of the most valuable players in Klopp’s squad, so the Reds would do well to keep him happy for the long run. Thus, if Romano’s claim is accurate, it will be a wise move for both the player as well as the Merseyside club.
