Alisson Becker is worth “far more than €50m. He is the Lionel Messi of ‘keepers,” claims ex-Roma goalkeeping coach Roberto Negrisolo.
The Brazilian shot-stopper has been sensational this season and already earned interest from Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain for next term.
“Is Alisson worth €50m? Don’t be silly, he’s worth far more than that,” Negrisolo told Il Romanista newspaper.
Alisson Becker is worth “far more than €50m. He is the Lionel Messi of ‘keepers,” claims ex-Roma goalkeeping coach Roberto Negrisolo.
The Brazilian shot-stopper has been sensational this season and already earned interest from Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain for next term.
“Is Alisson worth €50m? Don’t be silly, he’s worth far more than that,” Negrisolo told Il Romanista newspaper.
“I don’t think many people have realised who Alisson is. This guy is a phenomenon. He is the Number One of Number Ones. He is the Messi of goalkeepers, because he has the same mentality as Messi. He is a goalkeeper who can mark an era.
“There is absolutely no comparison with Gianluigi Donnarumma, because Alisson is extraordinary. The first time I saw him play, he wasn’t yet on the Roma books. I watched him play for Brazil and he made an enormous impression on me.
“The way he behaves in the goal, he reminds me of Dino Zoff. I’d also compare him to Michel Preud-Homme, who had the class of someone born to be a goalkeeper.
“I told Alisson when I met him a Roma’s Trigoria ground that he was born for this. He was already strong when he arrived, but has improved even more since he has been in Italy, especially when coming out low to get the ball. Now he is far more decisive in those situations.
“I have to give credit to Marco Savorani, the current Roma goalkeeping coach, who used to work under me. Savorani also helped Wojciech Szczesny improve a lot and Juventus got themselves a bargain buying him from Arsenal.
“I know goalkeepers, that is my business, and I can assure you Alisson can be a guarantee for at least another 10 years. He’s already a hero to the fans and Roma need to keep hold of him.
“Alisson is crucial off the field too, as you can see he has the mind of a Coach. Look at the way he moves and acts when the ball is in his hands and you’ll understand.”