Liverpool face a major rebuild this summer, yet Federico Chiesa expects Alisson to remain at Anfield despite transfer talk. The Brazilian's future has been questioned, while Liverpool prepare for a new era under Andoni Iraola and also deal with interest from Serie A in midfielder Curtis Jones.
The club already move on from several long-term figures. Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate all leave after years as regular starters. Their departures follow the dismissal of Arne Slot, with Iraola stepping in, creating a period of uncertainty across key positions, including goalkeeper and midfield.
Chiesa addresses the discussion around Alisson directly and is confident about the goalkeeper's plans. "From what I hear, he's staying in England,
Chiesa told Gazzetta dello Sport, via The Athletic, about Alisson. Then let's see. We're talking about one of the top five goalkeepers on the planet. He's a fantastic leader. He's won everything and makes the difference on the pitch and in the dressing room. "
Speculation over Alisson grew towards the end of the campaign, with Juventus reported as keen suitors. The goalkeeper missed a spell through injury late in the season but returned for Liverpool's final Premier League match, a draw against Brentford, and Chiesa does not expect that appearance to mark Alisson's farewell.
Attention in Italy also turns to Curtis Jones, who is linked with a potential move to Inter. The Serie A champions are seen as leading contenders if Liverpool agree to sell. Jones comes through Liverpool's academy and establishes a strong role in the first team across several seasons.
Jones builds an impressive appearance record for Liverpool in all competitions, including a standout recent campaign.
| Player | Club | Total appearances | Season | Games that season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Jones | Liverpool | 228 | 2025-26 | 49 |
Chiesa explains previous conversations with Jones about life abroad. "All he [Jones] asked me was what life is like in Italy, he added. I told him it's great, and the weather is better than in Liverpool, which, other than that, is a special place. Jones, technically, is a really good player. Inter do well to think about signing him. "
With Liverpool reshaping the squad and Iraola settling in, Alisson's leadership appears central to the next phase, while Jones' situation remains open. Italian clubs monitor both profiles closely, yet Chiesa's comments suggest Liverpool aim to keep experience in goal as decisions over midfield changes develop.
