New Liverpool keeper speaks out on Alisson and club ambitions

Giorgi Mamardashvili Embracing Alisson Challenge and Liverpool Legacy

Joining a Goalkeeping Lineage

Giorgi Mamardashvili’s arrival at Liverpool is more than a summer signing. It is an investment in the next chapter of an Anfield tradition that has always respected the custodians of the goal. The Georgian international, signed from Valencia for £29 million, joins a lineage of celebrated Liverpool goalkeepers and now finds himself working under one of the very best.

“What I can tell about Ali, he’s one of the best goalkeepers in the world right now and I am so happy to work with him,” Mamardashvili told LFC’s official site. “I can’t wait to start to work with him and learn from him.”

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In an age where transfers are often wrapped in grand promises, Mamardashvili’s words are refreshingly grounded. He comes not with bravado, but with admiration and intent to grow. At 23, he is stepping into a club that demands excellence and reveres loyalty. For now, patience may be required. Alisson remains central to Arne Slot’s title-winning team, but time is on Mamardashvili’s side.

Ready to Compete and Contribute

This is a young man who knows what he is walking into. “Of course it will be a challenge. I like challenges and I’m here to just give my best and help the team.”

Mamardashvili’s composure in his first outing, a 3-1 win over Preston North End, will have pleased staff and supporters.

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Though a friendly, it came at a poignant time for the club. Diogo Jota’s tragic passing, alongside his brother Andre Silva, has left a raw wound. The new goalkeeper acknowledged the pain and the strength he witnessed at the club.

“When I first arrived here it was a really tough moment for the club,” he said. “But everyone here has supported each other and I see here is like a big family. We are not just a team, we are people who care about each other.”

Pride in a Dream Fulfilled

What shines through is Mamardashvili’s humility. “It’s a huge moment for me because joining a club like Liverpool. It’s not only a transfer, it’s a dream come true for me.”

His boyhood memories speak of watching Jerzy Dudek and Pepe Reina, a reminder that for those outside of England, Liverpool is more than just a football club. It is a destination with history. “Liverpool has a big goalkeeper legacy and I want to try to write my own chapter.”

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His motivation is not rooted in ambition alone, but in appreciation. A new face, yes, but one already speaking the language of the badge.

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Giorgi Mamardashvili isn’t just here to warm the bench. He represents everything the club under Arne Slot seems to value now, ambition, humility and technical excellence.

Replacing Caoimhin Kelleher was necessary, but to do so with a goalkeeper who has already played in major European tournaments and impressed consistently in La Liga feels like a major win. Alisson is the benchmark, arguably the best in the world, and if Mamardashvili absorbs even half of what the Brazilian offers day-to-day, the long-term future of Liverpool’s goal looks bright.

What makes this even more special is how grounded Mamardashvili appears. He respects the past, wants to learn, and clearly understands what this club stands for. It’s emotional to hear him speak about Jota’s passing and still find the strength to focus on football. That shows real character.

Slot’s Liverpool looks like a team building with purpose, not just spending. This deal, wrapped in modesty and ambition, is a perfect example of that. The kid looks ready, and we’re behind him all the way.