Rossi stays first choice as Flamengo reject Alisson
Flamengo’s board announced on Thursday that the club will not pursue Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker for the 2027 season, citing the English star’s high wages, recent injury record and technical concerns, while confirming that Argentine keeper Agustín Rossi remains the first‑choice option.
Board rejects Alisson's move
The decision was confirmed on 5 November after international media linked the Brazilian to Flamengo’s planning for the next year. Alisson, who also captains the Brazil national team, is under contract with Liverpool until June 2027 and could sign a pre‑contract from January if he does not renew. No official offer or advanced negotiation has been reported between Flamengo and the Liverpool goalkeeper. Flamengo’s hierarchy explained that the player’s salary expectations in England and his recent physical problems make a transfer unrealistic at present.
Rossi’s role and Alisson’s background
Agustín Rossi, the Argentine, is contracted until December 2027 and is currently in renewal talks, meaning the club does not need to replace him. In October, Flamengo held early discussions with Rossi’s representatives, but no new agreement has been announced. There is no indication that Rossi will leave the club.
Alisson Ramsés Becker was born on 2 October 1992 in Novo Hamburgo, Rio Grande do Sul, turning 34 in 2026. He began his career in the youth ranks of Internacional, where his older brother Muriel also played. Alisson made his professional debut in 2013 before moving to Europe, joining Roma in 2016. He became Roma’s first‑choice goalkeeper in the 2017/18 season and helped the club reach the Champions League semi‑finals. Liverpool signed him in July 2018 for roughly 72.5 million euros, bonuses included. Since then he has been a key figure under Jürgen Klopp, contributing to one of the most successful periods in the club’s recent history.
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Por: Redação / ávea News published the story on 9 November 2026 at 21:45.