Liverpool set to complete first summer deal

After a surprisingly quiet summer transfer window, Liverpool are set to make their first signing under new manager Arne Slot, with Valencia’s highly-rated goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili on the brink of joining the Reds. According to reports, the deal, valued at over €30 million including add-ons, is in its final stages, marking the beginning of the Slot era at Anfield.

While Liverpool fans have been eagerly waiting for their club to make a splash in the market, the Merseyside giants have taken a calculated approach. The signing of Mamardashvili, however, signals more than just a response to the transfer lull—it could be the club’s move to secure a long-term successor to Alisson Becker, whose contract runs until 2027.

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Interestingly, Mamardashvili isn’t set to feature immediately for Liverpool. The Georgian international is expected to spend the 2024/25 season on loan at Valencia, with the possibility of extending the loan depending on Alisson’s situation.

This strategic acquisition suggests that Liverpool are not only planning for the present but are also safeguarding their goalkeeping future, ensuring a smooth transition when the time comes for Alisson to pass the torch. It also begs the question on the future of Caomhin Kelleher at Anfield.