Adrian will remain a member of the Liverpool squad for at least another season, according to the goalkeeper, who revealed he is “really close” to agreeing to a new deal.
Adrian’s name was unexpectedly left out of Liverpool’s announcement that Roberto Firmino, James Milner, Naby Keita, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain would be departing this summer.
The Spaniard’s contract is due to expire on the same day as his departing team-mates, but no confirmation was made over his exit.
Instead, talks are ongoing over an extension, with Jurgen Klopp telling reporters last month that he had a “rather good feeling” an agreement would be reached.
Adrian has echoed that in an interview with The Athletic‘s James Pearce, describing talks over a new deal as being “really close” to completion.
“I have a great relationship with the manager and the club. We’ve been in talks and we’re really close,” he said.
“I know the situation and my role in the squad.
Everyone wants to play and have minutes on the pitch, but you also need a big squad with good people who will commit everything every day in training.”
His commitment comes amid speculation over Caoimhin Kelleher‘s future, as despite Klopp insisting his No. 2 would stay unless an “extraordinary offer” came in, the Irishman is expected to push for a move.
That is unlikely to see Adrian climb the goalkeeping pecking order again, with the 36-year-old instead likely to stay as third choice.
It is a difficult role to grasp from an outside perspective, with a third-choice goalkeeper rarely even making the bench on matchdays.
But as Adrian continued, he detailed the attitude required in the position as he helps push the likes of Alisson and Kelleher.
“Your mindset has to be that you’re going to be the number one. The feeling has to be that you can be the number one,” he said.
To be honest, if you think of yourself as the number two or three, you’re screwed.
“With the knowledge that players have various roles, the highest level of drive and devotion is required.
It’s similar to being single before getting married and having to adjust, she said.
Considering that Joel Matip and Thiago are entering the final year of their contracts, it is unlikely that Adrian will be the sole Liverpool player to sign a new deal this summer.
One of the individuals whose terms expire in 2025 is Trent Alexander-Arnold, and discussions will probably be had with the right-back.
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