Alisson Becker calls for Liverpool contract extension beyond this season

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker says he wants to remain at the club beyond the end of the current campaign, with his contract set to expire this season.

The Brazil international has been linked with a move away from Anfield but made clear after Sunday’s 3-1 Premier League victory at Crystal Palace that his preference is to sign a new deal.

“Yes (I want to stay), in my mind. I’m focused on playing every game but in my mind I’m happy to stay,” Alisson said.

“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 (keep) delivering good performances. I still want to play at the top level for as long as I can, so that’s my thinking.”

Alisson joined Liverpool from Roma in 2018 and has been an important part of the side’s success in both the Premier League and Champions League.

The 34-year-old has made 347 appearances for the Reds and helped the club win seven major trophies.

He said negotiations over his future were already taking place, adding: “My agent is talking with the club.”

The goalkeeper’s comments follow speculation during the close season that he could move to Juventus. His latest display against Palace further demonstrated his importance to Liverpool as they attempt to improve an inconsistent start to the campaign.

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola recently said he hoped Alisson would “continue for more time” with the team.

However, competition for the goalkeeper’s position is developing. Giorgi Mamardashvili is waiting behind Alisson as his established deputy, while teenage goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans is due to join Liverpool from Genk next year.

Alisson acknowledged that Liverpool have yet to find the consistency they need.

“Our reality is that we’re not doing as well as we can. 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.’”