Alisson Exit Would Be ‘Big Blow’ For Liverpool – Van Dijk

Virgil van Dijk has admitted that losing Alisson Becker would represent a “big blow” for Liverpool as speculation regarding a move to Italy continues to gather pace.

The Brazilian goalkeeper has been heavily linked with a switch to Juventus, with it reported that there has been contact between the Serie A giants and the player’s representatives.

Liverpool activated the one-year option in Alisson’s contract earlier this year, meaning his current deal at Anfield expires in June 2027. However, the Brazil international – who is currently sidelined with a muscle problem – has been linked with a move to Italy this summer, with Juventus among the clubs interested in facilitating his return to Serie A.

But Van Dijk remains hopeful that his long-time team-mate will stay at Anfield despite the temptation of a new challenge in Italy.

While Van Dijk is eager to see the goalkeeper stay on Merseyside, the Dutchman has insisted he remains relaxed about the situation. “Listen, there is always going to be a day where you – including myself – will go,” Van Dijk said as quoted by ESPN. “But if it’s going to happen – and I have no idea about it and I don’t think, at this point, he has an idea about it – then we will, as a club, adapt to that.”

Expanding on what the Brazilian brings to the dressing room, the captain said: “We have been through everything together, positive things and some negative things unfortunately as well, so it would definitely be a big blow and a miss but I don’t think, for me, it’s a good idea to think ahead about what could or could not happen.

“He’s very important for me as one of the leaders in the team and I think he is very important on the pitch because I think he is one of the best – in my opinion the best – goalkeeper in the world.”