Alisson fires Liverpool future update after Caoimhin Kelleher's exit

Liverpool star Alisson has no concerns over his ongoing spot as Arne Slot's No.1.

The Brazil international endured his share of frustrating injury setbacks in 2024/25 with just 28 Premier League starts from 38 matches.

However, his reliability was crucial in Liverpool's title charge from the start of 2025, as Arne Slot sealed the trophy in his first season on Merseyside.

The 32-year-old remains the clear first choice in Slot's mind, but there will be changes in the Anfield goalkeeper department this summer, with Caoimhin Kelleher moving on.

The Republic of Ireland international has joined Brentford, after growing frustrated at his back up role to Alisson, with Thomas Frank swooping quickly to bring him to the Gtech Community Stadium.

Giorgi Mamardashvili has also arrived at Anfield, as per a transfer agreement with Valencia from 2024, and the Georgian will battle Alisson.

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Mamardashvili was the clear No/1 at Valencia, and Alisson's consistency forced Kelleher's exit, which could lead to more tension in between the Anfield posts.

Alisson's Liverpool contract, transfer latest

Alisson rejected offers from the Saudi Pro League in 2024 as he remained focused on his role at Liverpool.

His current deal runs until 2026 - with his transfer valuation set at £20m [$28m] - and Liverpool have an option to extend his agreement by a further 12 months.

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Despite the changes, Alisson is confident over how the future will play out, as he prepares to Mamardashvili on the bench.

"I've never been able to plan long term," he stated at a news conference ahead of the Brazil's World Cup qualifier against Peru.

"Obviously now I have one year left on my contract, and another year of club option, which they will probably exercise."

Who will be Liverpool No.1 in 2025: Alisson vs. Mamardashvili

Mamardashvil endured a mixed final La Liga season and his 2024/25 numbers were inconsistent at the Estadio Mestalla.

From 34 starts, the 24-year-old made a total of 89 saves and kept eight clean sheets for a team who spent a chunk of the season battling relegation.

In comparison, Alisson kept nine league clean sheets and made 73 saves, from a smaller sample of games.

Mamardashvili will play a similar role to Kelleher, covering EFL and FA Cup games, and Slot may start him in selected UEFA Champions League clashes as part of a packed schedule.

That will require smart coaching from Slot, to avoid a similar situation to Kelleher's final months, with Mamardashvili not used to a bench role.

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