Liverpool lands Alisson as world's priciest 'keeper

LIVERPOOL - Liverpool on Thursday signed Brazil goalkeeper Alisson from Roma in a world record deal valued at (72.5 million euros) $84.5 million by the Italian club.

"The 25-year-old signed a long-term contract with the Reds after undergoing a medical and completing the formalities of his switch at (training center) Melwood today," said the Liverpool website.

Roma confirmed the value of the transfer for Alisson, who backstopped Brazil at the World Cup in Russia.