Liverpool signs goalkeeper Alisson to contract extension

Posted August 04, 2021 7:00 am

The Associated Press

EVIAN, France (AP) - Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker signed a long-term contract extension on Wednesday, the club said.

The 28-year-old Brazil international's deal follows extensions for midfielder Fabinho and right back Trent Alexander-Arnold. Details were not disclosed but media reports said Alisson's deal is through the 2026-27 season.

Liverpool has won the Champions League and Premier League since Alisson's arrival in the summer of 2018 from Roma.

'œSince I arrived here, I started to win trophies with this amazing team, with this amazing group,'ť he told club media. 'œI started to develop myself in many aspects in football, in my life.'ť

Alisson added that his family is 'œreally happy here.'ť

Liverpool kicks off the new season at newly promoted Norwich on Aug. 14. The team is holding a preseason training camp in Evian, France.

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