Mamardashvili outlines mission to follow Alisson and claim No.1 spot

Giorgi Mamardashvili, Liverpool's new goalkeeper signing from Valencia, has declared his ambition to become an iconic goalkeeper at Anfield, not merely make up the numbers. In his first interview via liverpoolfc.com, the 24-year-old acknowledged the club's rich goalkeeping history featuring names like Alisson, Clemence, Lawrence, and Scott, stating he wants to "write my own chapter here." He views this legacy not as pressure but as motivation to work hard and be part of it.

Mamardashvili is expected to start as the No. 2 behind Alisson Becker. His signing is part of significant changes in Liverpool's goalkeeping department this summer, following Caoimhin Kelleher's departure to Brentford and Vitezslav Jaros' loan to Ajax. The club also brought in Freddie Woodman and Armin Pecsi, aiming to secure the long-term future behind Alisson, whose contract expires in 2027.

Despite Alisson's status, Mamardashvili expressed clear ambitions to compete, stating, "Every player wants to play. I will fight, I will give everything every day in training and be ready when the team needs me." While former keeper Sander Westerveld backs Alisson to retain the No. 1 spot, he acknowledged Mamardashvili must earn his place.

The Georgian keeper, who played 37 La Liga matches last season and brings Champions League experience, arrived on Merseyside on July 2nd. His official announcement was delayed by events at the club, but he has already made his first appearance against Preston. His desire to follow Anfield greats is seen as an encouraging sign as Liverpool builds on their Premier League-winning season under Arne Slot.