Liverpool have been closely linked with a move for Roma goalkeeper Alisson Becker.
Brazil legend and Galatasaray goalkeeping coach Claudio Taffarel praised Alisson and assured he is “content to remain” at the Stadio Olimpico.
Alisson spent his first Serie A season on the bench, but has become one of the most sought-after keepers after an impressive campaign.
The Brazilian keeper played an important role in the Giallorossi reaching the Champions League semi-finals.
“I have never seen a goalkeeper who is so handsome and yet so talented,” joked iconic shot-stopper Taffarel on Tele Radio Stereo.
“He is surpassing all expectations. He’s a goalkeeper who brings a great sense of calm and I am very happy for him. His greatest strength, as well as his talent, is the mentality.
“Alisson has this remarkable character, is very calm and intelligent when he plays. There is a good rapport with his teammates and he is strong psychologically.”
The goalkeeper has been linked with a move abroad to the Reds or Real Madrid.
“He is very happy at Roma and the rumours of a transfer are just rumours. I don’t know what will happen, but he said he’d be content to remain at Roma.
“Alisson is only a year older than Ederson, but has grown so much, ever since he was given the starting role against Venezuela. He is a step above Ederson right now, as the Manchester City man can improve with his feet and in terms of experience.
“Alisson could be named among the best goalkeepers in the world, along with Thibaut Courtois, David De Gea and Manuel Neuer.”
Taffarel is a cult figure at Galatasaray where he lifted the first European title ever won by a Turkish club, the 2000 UEFA Cup.
The former keeper won two league titles and the UEFA Super Cup.
The 52-year-old also won the 1994 World Cup with Brazil as well as the 1989 and 1997 Copa America.
