Arne Slot's First Liverpool Signing Targets Giorgi Mamardashvili, Signaling a Shift from Jurgen Klopp's Vision

Liverpool is on the verge of securing the signing of Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili, in what is expected to be Arne Slot's first major transfer at the club. The deal, reportedly worth around £34 million, could see Mamardashvili become Liverpool’s long-term replacement for Alisson, raising questions about the future of current backup goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher.

Despite Jurgen Klopp's previous endorsement of Kelleher as a potential successor to Alisson, the Irishman's future at Anfield now seems uncertain with Mamardashvili’s arrival on the horizon. The 23-year-old Georgian international is expected to finish the 2024/25 season at Valencia before officially joining Liverpool next summer.

This transfer marks a significant shift in Liverpool’s goalkeeping strategy under Arne Slot, contrasting with Klopp’s earlier confidence in Kelleher’s readiness to step up as the club’s No. 1. Fans and pundits alike will be watching closely to see how this move reshapes Liverpool's goalkeeping lineup in the coming seasons.