Alisson Becker has made his decision clear: he wants to join Juventus. The Brazilian goalkeeper, who has spent seven seasons at Liverpool, has instructed his agents to schedule a meeting with the Reds' hierarchy to discuss his departure. The meeting is expected within days, as the player pushes for a move that would reunite him with coach Luciano Spalletti, under whom he thrived at Roma.
The context behind Alisson's desire to leave is multi-faceted. Liverpool recently exercised a one-year option to extend his contract until 2027, but that move was purely financial – to avoid losing him on a free transfer. In reality, the club has already lined up Georgian goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili as his long-term replacement. Alisson knows he will be relegated to a backup role next season if he stays, and at 33 years old, he is not ready to accept a diminished status. He sees a "last dance" at a top European club under Spalletti as the perfect way to close his career at the highest level.
Juventus have already agreed personal terms with the player: a three-year contract worth €5 million per season including bonuses. The total package is within the club's wage structure, and Spalletti plans to make Alisson the undisputed leader of his defense. However, the transfer fee remains the final hurdle. Liverpool are holding out for a fee between €15 million and €20 million, a figure that Juve are reluctant to meet given their need to strengthen other positions.
Alisson is expected to play a key role in bridging the gap. He enjoys an excellent relationship with Liverpool and is willing to use that goodwill to persuade the club to lower their demands. The upcoming meeting will be crucial: if the parties can agree on a fee, the deal could be finalized quickly. If not, Juventus have a contingency plan.
That plan B is David de Gea. The Spanish goalkeeper, currently at Fiorentina, is being actively pursued by Juve. Fiorentina are keen to sell De Gea this summer to rejuvenate their squad and reduce their wage bill. A first formal meeting between Juventus intermediaries and Fiorentina's management has already taken place. De Gea is a more affordable option, but Alisson remains the priority.
For Juventus, signing Alisson would be a statement of intent. Spalletti's project is built around experienced leaders, and Alisson fits that mold perfectly. The Brazilian's arrival would solidify the goalkeeper position for the next three years, providing a bedrock for the defense. It would also send a message to the rest of Serie A that Juventus are serious about challenging for the title.
For Liverpool, parting with Alisson would mark the end of an era. He arrived in 2018 for a then-world record fee for a goalkeeper and was instrumental in their Champions League and Premier League triumphs. His departure would free up wages and generate a transfer fee that could be reinvested. The club's future is already mapped out with Mamardashvili, making a clean break the most logical outcome.
The implications extend beyond the two clubs. Alisson's potential move to Juventus would shift the balance of power in Serie A, giving the Bianconeri a world-class goalkeeper at a time when rivals Inter and AC Milan are also strengthening. For Alisson, it's a chance to write a final chapter in a league where he first made his name. For Juventus, it's a calculated gamble on a proven winner.
Based on reporting from Tuttosport.
