Giorgi Mamardashvili’s Liverpool Future Caught in Tug-of-War Between Valencia and Anfield
Uncertainty Around Summer Switch
Liverpool’s plans for the long-term future of their goalkeeping department appear to have hit a snag. Giorgi Mamardashvili, the highly-rated Georgian goalkeeper signed by the Reds last summer and loaned immediately back to Valencia, was widely expected to report for pre-season at Kirkby this July. Yet reports from Cadena SER, relayed via Estadio Deportivo, suggest that his arrival may not be as certain as once believed.
Mamardashvili has not hidden his intentions. Speaking in March, he made it clear:
“I am going to Liverpool to fight for the number one spot. I will go there to train at my best, and I don’t know what they will decide afterward.”
“I don’t decide who plays and who doesn’t.”
While it’s common for players to show ambition, these words hint at something deeper: a reluctance to accept a backup role, even temporarily. Liverpool may see him as Alisson Becker’s heir, but the Georgian clearly sees himself as a present, not future, proposition.
Valencia’s Counter-Move
According to Cadena SER, Valencia are not ready to let their star goalkeeper walk out the door just yet. They want to build their team around him, pushing for an extension of the loan that benefits both club and player. In truth, Valencia may need Mamardashvili more than Liverpool do at present, especially if Alisson continues at his typically elite level.
The same report adds that the player himself is open to the idea—under the right financial terms. Currently, Mamardashvili is losing money on the loan, a situation he would need rectified if he is to stay at the Mestalla.
“Valencia would like to build the team around him.”
It’s a statement that flatters Mamardashvili, but also sharpens the tension. For a player determined to be first choice, the offer of being the central figure in La Liga rather than the second-in-command in the Premier League is understandably attractive.
Contradictory Reports Cause Confusion
Adding to the intrigue is the contradictory messaging from Spanish media. While Cadena SER suggest an extended stay at Valencia is a real possibility, Super Deporte report that the goalkeeper’s arrival on Merseyside this summer is essentially a done deal.
This divergence reflects the murky, often politicised nature of transfer discussions in Spain. Agents, clubs, and media all have narratives to push. But for Liverpool, who must make critical decisions about Caoimhin Kelleher’s future this summer, clarity is vital.
