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Liverpool supporters still adjusting to Mohamed Salah's imminent exit may also need to prepare themselves to say goodbye to yet another modern Anfield icon in Alisson Becker.
The shot-stopper arrived at the club in the summer of 2018, widely regarded as the final missing piece in the squad being built by Jürgen Klopp, following the arrivals of Virgil van Dijk and Salah himself in the two preceding transfer windows. By now, very little of Klopp's legendary 2019–20 Premier League title-winning side remains.
Soon, both Salah and Andy Robertson will have departed. While there are no signs that Van Dijk's near-term future is in question, doubts appear to be mounting around Alisson's situation.
It is largely a matter of time catching up. Among that group of four, Robertson is the youngest, having just turned 32. Alisson will reach 34 toward the close of 2026 and, though that is not considered elderly for a goalkeeper, this has been yet another campaign in which injuries have curtailed his playing time.
The Brazilian missed 10 Premier League games in each of the last two seasons and has not featured more than 40 times across all competitions in a single campaign since 2022–23. Two separate hamstring injuries have kept him on the sidelines in 2025–26, and he currently remains unavailable for selection.
Alisson 'Receptive' to Juventus Interest
The Times reports that Juventus's interest is continuing to solidify and that Alisson is "receptive" to the prospect of securing a lengthier contract in Serie A than what remains on his current Liverpool deal. Italian football also holds significant meaning in his career story, having first established himself in Europe during his time at Roma.
Sentiment aside, one must assume that Liverpool's analytics-focused leadership is carefully evaluating the best path forward. The Reds have already secured Giorgi Mamardashvili for a substantial fee—$39.4 million (£29 million) when all add-ons are included—a clear succession-planning move following the Georgian's breakthrough at Valencia and impressive Euro 2024 tournament.
The verdict on Mamardashvili remains open, though he has not been given the ideal conditions to settle into the role, placed in an awkward spot as the understudy who has nonetheless been thrust into action prematurely. He has also picked up an injury of his own, leaving Liverpool relying on third-choice goalkeeper Freddie Woodman.
Why Alisson Exit Could Make Sense
Liverpool activated a 12-month contract extension clause on Alisson last month, keeping him tied to the club through the end of the 2026–27 season. On the surface, it appeared to be a move to retain him for one additional campaign. However, there is an alternative interpretation — that it positions the club to command a transfer fee this coming summer.
The Reds have already agreed to mutually cancel Salah's contract a year ahead of schedule. Removing his wages from the payroll is a significant benefit in itself, but there may be even more to gain by attaching a price to Alisson. Even a modest fee would generate some revenue for the club and help facilitate a new beginning.
Another consideration is that Alisson, in a way that only a small number of others in the Liverpool squad still are, is deeply associated with the Klopp era. The Reds now find themselves in a position where that chapter has closed and a clean break is needed to properly usher in what comes next.
Even if there are no obvious tensions of the kind that have existed between Salah and Arne Slot, the dynamic has inevitably shifted, and sometimes a fresh start for everyone involved is simply the most straightforward solution.