of liverpool Alisson has been backed for an exit despite getting a new deal two months ago.
sports witness Italian interest in the goalkeeper has been widely covered over the past few weeks. Juventus have appeared most keen to almost agree personal terms with the Brazilian.
Juve are expected to speak to Liverpool soon, who will have a higher demand for the keeper to leave.
The Turin club are keen to sign a goalkeeper in the summer, amid doubts about Mattia Perin over Michele Di Gregorio. Alisson, who plays under Luciano Spalletti at AS Roma, is seen as the ideal choice.
age is not a problem
Talks to goalkeeping legend Edwin van der Sar gazzetta dello sport In a detailed interview. He was asked about Juve’s goalkeeping struggles and how they could fare with the Liverpool veteran in goal.
He described the Brazilian as ‘top-notch’ and someone who can make his mark in Turin.
“Alisson is a top-class goalkeeper, one of the best in the world. I have admired him in recent years at Liverpool. Transfer rumors are never pleasant for any player or goalkeeper, but if Juventus are considering a move, Alisson could be a credible option.
“We are talking about a top player. Playing in Italy with Roma will help him if necessary.”
Van der Sar was also questioned whether Alisson’s age could hold him back at the Old Lady.
Rejecting the idea, the Dutchman said:
“Yes, it is a question of confidence and calmness. The fact that Alisson is almost 34 is not a problem; on the contrary: there are many goalkeepers who play at a high level even at an older age.”
Van der Sar also gave his own example, when he left Manchester United at the age of 40.
“Buffon retired at 45, I played my last season at Manchester United at 40.”
Our opinion: Alisson could press for Juve
Alisson’s prominence at Liverpool has diminished this season. Injuries have been a factor but Giorgi Mamardashvili has shown he is capable of becoming first choice.
That won’t be the case in Turin, where he can become an unquestionable regular under a manager he knows well.
Spalletti’s time at Napoli shows his ability to drag teams to silverware. Juve will need that and a player of Alisson’s caliber would help immensely.
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