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Alisson Becker joined Liverpool from Roma in 2018 Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker says he turned down a move to Saudi Arabia this summer because he is "really happy" at Anfield. The Brazilian joined the Reds in 2018 in a £66. 8m move from Roma, making him the most expensive goalkeeper in the world at the time. Alisson, 31, has won the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, EFL Cup and Club World Cup during his 261 appearances for the Reds. Fabinho, Roberto Firmino and Jordan Henderson all left Liverpool for Saudi Arabia in 2023 but Alisson says he wants to remain on Merseyside. "I want to honour my contract and finish my contract here or make a new one. I am really happy here. My family is happy, " said Alisson, whose contract runs until 2026. "I never got to the point where I was talking about wages and things like this. It was just interest, but when you hear about the numbers the other players are getting you are a little bit attracted. That is normal. " Alisson added "now is not the time" for a move to Saudi Arabia. Liverpool are closing in on the signing of Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili to provide competition for Alisson. The Georgia international, 23, is set to move to Anfield in a deal worth a reported £30m. "I knew about that [Mamardashvili] before it came out on social media and that is a good message for me because the club cares about what I think, " said Alisson. "They are doing the right thing but, on my side, as long as I have my contract here and as long as I am happy here, the club is happy with me, my family is happy here, [so] I will stay. " Latest Liverpool news, analysis and fan views Get Liverpool news sent straight to your phone Kane can end trophy drought under Kompany - Matthaus England showed they are not 'one-dimensional' - Pope Raya's brilliance allows Arsenal to put down marker Scott Mills takes on Celebrity Race Across The World This series is no holiday! Watch now on BBC i Player The maid who inherited a castle she’s not allowed to sell Storyville tells amazing, untold, inspiring and award-winning stories from across the globe Hit mockumentary starring Charlie and Daisy May Cooper The Bafta-award winning series follows two cousins living in a small village in the Cotswolds An Oscar-winning epic starring Mel Gibson. Video An Oscar-winning epic starring Mel Gibson Braveheart tells the story of fiery rebel William Wallace's rebellion against Edward I England showed they are not 'one-dimensional' - Pope Root leads England to victory over Sri Lanka. Video Root leads England to victory over Sri Lanka Raya's brilliance allows Arsenal to put down marker Fresh Haaland doing 'ridiculous numbers' - Guardiola Ko, Korda & Shin star in best shots of Women's Open day three. Video Ko, Korda & Shin star in best shots of Women's Open day three Brighton's Hurzeler emotional - not euphoric - after beating Man Utd Quiz: Which Chelsea outcast should your club sign? Smith will be 'world class for long period' - Bell When Murray was crowned the boy king of Queens NFL team-by-team guide: Who are the Super Bowl contenders? 'Anything can happen' - 42 players, but do Chelsea have a plan? Asher-Smith wins Diamond League 100m in season's best. Video Asher-Smith wins Diamond League 100m in season's best I've not been at level of world champion - Norris GB athletes to follow in Paris Paralympics 'We don't have to choose between babies and football' 'It's a horrible ball' - Wood dismisses Mendis with 93mph delivery. Video'It's a horrible ball' - Wood dismisses Mendis with 93mph delivery 'Don't be sorry, smile' - Eriksson in new film What has happened to Saudi Pro League's big spending? A new Champions League era - all you need to know. Video A new Champions League era - all you need to know Why Felix to Chelsea ‘doesn’t make sense’ Video Why Felix to Chelsea ‘doesn’t make sense’ © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.