Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson has acknowledged that he was tempted by interest from the Saudi Pro League, but he remains committed to signing a new contract with his current club.
Widely considered one of the Premier League’s top goalkeepers, the Brazilian has achieved significant success with Liverpool since joining from Roma in 2018, including winning the Premier League, the Champions League, and other trophies.
In May, reports emerged that the 31-year-old was being targeted by Saudi Arabian teams, along with Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes, as key summer transfer targets.
However, Alisson has now shared that he ultimately chose to reject the lucrative offers in favor of staying at Anfield under new manager Arne Slot.
In an interview with The Times, Alisson said, “Yes, they had interest. I want to honor my contract here or even sign a new one. I’m really happy here, and my family is too.
“I never got to the point where I was talking about wages and things like this. It was just interest, but when you hear about the numbers the other players are getting you are a little bit attracted. That is normal.
“At the end of the day, you play football for love, it is the thing you like to do, but it is our profession and we want to use the years that we have to make the most of it. I think I am open to that personally but not now. Now is not the time.
“While I still have my contract here, I will be focused here. If it is in the interest of the club to negotiate [to sell] me, then it will be a different conversation.
“When the interest from Saudi came, I cannot close the door on a big deal [without thinking]. But my decision was always to stay and focus on the things we can achieve, this new beginning and this new start, and I am really excited about that. We are starting fresh with new energy and looking forward to what this season will bring for us.”
Alisson and Liverpool will be eager to maintain their winning start to the new Premier League season on Sunday when they host Brentford.
