Journalist Pete O’Rourke has provided a key update regarding Liverpool entertaining offers for goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili this summer.
The Georgian has proven to be a dependable understudy to Alisson at Anfield, being afforded plenty of playing time because of injuries to the Brazilian this season.
Mamardashvili was seemingly brought in to eventually become Liverpool’s No.1 once Alisson leaves, but the latter will be staying for at least one more year, with the Merseysiders triggering the extra 12-month extension in his contract.
Despite some reports claiming that Mamardashvili could depart in the summer transfer window, O’Rourke has told Football Insider that he is unlikely to be going anywhere:
“I’m sure he will be frustrated that he’s not playing regularly, but I think he’ll also be realistic knowing that if Alisson’s fit he will be first choice goalkeeper at Liverpool. There’s no better player to learn under right now if he’s continuing to develop working alongside Alisson as well.
“I’m sure there are clubs across Europe who would love the chance to sign a really established goalkeeper like Mamardashvili, but I don’t think Liverpool would entertain letting him go. They’re still seeing him as being that long-term replacement for Alisson.”
Is Giorgi Mamardashvili good enough to replace Alisson at Liverpool?
It would be a strange decision for Liverpool to allow Mamardashvili to leave, considering how recently he joined from Valencia, coming in as a highly-rated ‘keeper after some impressive performances at Euro 2024.
Still only 25, the Georgia international is young for a player in his position, with former Reds left-back Stephen Warnock speaking of his admiration for him earlier this month:
“An outstanding save by Giorgi Mamardashvili. The athleticism to get down to his right-hand side is superb.”
The fact that Alisson is staying at Liverpool until at least 2027 means that Mamardashvili will have to continue showing patience, although given his aforementioned fitness issues at this point in his career, there is every chance that he continues to feature plenty.
He should be seen as the natural successor to Alisson between the sticks, assuming he keeps improving, and he will hopefully prove to be a bargain signing over time.
