Deal with £66m player was "practically close to being finalised" before Liverpool U-Turn

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Alisson, however, unlike Konate, has a one-year automatic renewal clause, which gives Liverpool the legal right to extend his contract for an extra season. This late rescue from Alisson denied Morocco and ensured it finished 1-1 ??? pic.twitter.com/pJRXQAABp5 https://t.co/rwpf4DQsl4 — Kopoholic (@TheKopoholic) June 14, 2026 Fabrizio Romano reports that Juventus’ manager Luciano Spalletti was stunned by Liverpool U-Turn on Alisson Reporting via his YouTube channel, Fabrizio Romano has shed light on the consternation of Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti at learning that the Reds’ goalkeeper would not be heading to Turin after the 2026 World Cup.

“So now Juventus will have to reassess the situation and evaluate alternative solutions.” Liverpool signed Alisson for £66m in 2018, and he has since become the best goalkeeper in the world for a number of years. At Anfield, Alisson has won every club trophy available as well as the Copa America with Brazil.

Only the World Cup has eluded him, but he has the chance to win it this summer too. Michael first started supporting Liverpool after Istanbul in 2006.