Alisson wants to stay at Liverpool and remains hungry for more trophies

Alisson Becker says he wants to remain at Liverpool, insisting he is happy at Anfield and still determined to compete for major honours.

The Brazil goalkeeper was speaking after Liverpool’s 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace in the 10th round of the Premier League.

“I am happy to stay here and I am focusing on taking each match as it comes,” Alisson said.

The 34-year-old’s contract is due to expire at the end of the season. Liverpool activated an option to extend his deal by a further year last summer, but Alisson’s latest comments underline his desire to continue at the club.

Speaking after the match in comments reported by The Athletic, he said: “It depends on many aspects and different circumstances, but my desire is to stay. I am happy here, my family is happy here, and I am still hungry for trophies and to perform well.”

Alisson added: “I still want to play at the highest level for as long as possible.”

The goalkeeper has played in all of Liverpool’s matches this season under Andoni Iraola, apart from their Carabao Cup fixture. In that competition, the Spanish manager selected his Georgian replacement Giorgi Mamardashvili.

Alisson was not included in Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti’s squad for the November international break. Brazil are preparing for friendly matches against Japan and Singapore.

Ancelotti said the decision to leave Alisson out was not a reflection of his standing in the national side.

“He is still the best goalkeeper and he will return once the Copa America begins,” said Ancelotti.