Giorgi Mamardashvili’s Liverpool career seems to be over even if he does not leave on deadline day
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Liverpool have a big decision to make next summer when Alisson Becker’s contract finally expires.The Brazilian has marked himself out as one of the best goalkeepers in Liverpool history over the past nine years, but currently looks likely to depart in 2027.The stage has been set for Giorgi Mamardashvili to take over since he joined in 2024, initially spending a season on loan with former club Valencia. Liverpool are reportedly set to sign Lucca Brughmans, an 18-year-old Belgian goalkeeper, for around £30m.
1.Liverpool do not trust MamardashviliPart of the reason Liverpool are said to be looking at Brughmans is that Mamardashvili could leave.The Georgia international was linked with a move to Nottingham Forest on Sunday, and clearly this would leave Liverpool needing a new No. 2, despite Freddie Woodman’s qualities.READ MORE: What the stats tell us about Liverpool target Ismaila Sarr and how he compares against Cody GakpoHowever, the Reds will seemingly sign Brughmans whether Mamardashvili departs or not, and though the teenager would still be awfully young to take over from Alisson in a year’s time, it does not bode well for the current first reserve.If Liverpool completely trusted Mamardashvili to step up, why would they feel the need to spend so heavily on another young keeper?Brughmans is set to cost a similar amount to Mamardashvili two years ago, which is an extremely hefty fee for a) an 18-year-old and b) a back-up goalkeeper.
The first is that Alisson leaves, Mamardashvili steps up and Brughmans becomes his back-up.Photo by Melissa Tamez/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesEven if that happens, though, the former Valencia man will surely feel as though it is only a matter of time before his shirt gets snatched.The second option would be for Alisson to stay and sign a new contract, mentoring Brughmans to take over from him when the time is right.The third would be for both Alisson and Mamardashvili to leave and Brughmans is joined by another new, more experienced goalkeeper who comes in as first-choice.In each of these scenarios, it is Mamardashvili who is the fall-guy one way or another. That that they are actively looking at new solutions, however, means that the writing is likely on the wall for Liverpool’s first ever Georgian footballer.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox