Liverpool’s midfield dynamo Alexis Mac Allister has opened up about his profound disappointment after learning the club will not be offering him a fresh contract. The 27‑year‑old Argentine, who still has two years remaining on the deal he signed when he arrived in the summer of 2023, said the news left him "very sad" and confirmed that he had been presented with potential exit options over the summer. During a pre‑match press conference ahead of Liverpool’s Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid, Mac Allister explained the situation candidly. "There was a chance I could have left the club in the summer," he began, before adding, "As everyone knows, I received the news that the club was not in a position to offer me a new contract, which makes me very, very sad." He emphasized his commitment to the Reds, stating, "Everyone can see I give my 100 per cent for this football club, every single day in training and games.
Of course I can have very good games, very bad games like everyone. I always give my best." He also praised his teammates Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch, who recently signed long‑term extensions, saying, "I see Dominik and Ryan renewing their contracts, and that makes me very happy because they deserve it, but at the same time it makes me a little bit sad that I didn't get mine." Mac Allister reassured supporters that, contract issues aside, his focus remains on the pitch. "The fans don't need to worry because I will give my 100 per cent until the last day I'm here," he said.
"We will see what happens. There were options to leave this summer, and I think right now I'm in the right club and I have the mindset to give my 100 per cent for this club." When asked whether negotiations were still ongoing, he replied cautiously, "Maybe. I don't know.
It's going to depend on how I perform during this year. They are right to make the decision as well, but hopefully they change their minds." He added that the club had communicated the decision through his agent rather than directly, noting, "I don't want to say things they never said, but what I got from my agent was that they were not in a position to renew me.
It's really sad because we won a Premier League together, we've been through difficult times together, and I always give my best." Speculation about a possible move to Manchester City has swirled all summer, but Mac Allister insisted his heart remains at Anfield. "Because this is the right club. I love being here, and this is something special," he said. "I love this club, I love being here, I love the fans.
As a player, you can be at a club for a long, long time and you don't really realise where you are – that doesn't happen to me. I know very well that this is an amazing club, that this city has something very special and I love being here." On the field, the Argentine has featured in Liverpool’s most recent league fixtures, helping the side draw with Nottingham Forest and secure a win at Ipswich, which gave new manager Andoni Iraola a perfect start. Mac Allister praised Iraola’s approach, saying, "Since I've come to pre‑season and I worked under Andoni, I could see something special. He's a really good coach.
He knows very well what he wants to do, and we are trying to get there. I haven't had any conversations with him about my contract, but when I see the way he wants us to play and train, I think this can be a successful season, so that's why I think this is the right club and the right moment to be here." Iraola echoed the sentiment, describing Mac Allister as an "important" player and insisting there is still ample time to resolve the contract situation. "We all have personal situations with different contracts.
The important thing is he wants to be here and continue here. We haven't been together a long time but he has been an important player and I rate him very highly. Definitely there is still a lot of time to talk about those contract situations," the manager told reporters. The midfielder, who was integral to Liverpool’s 2024‑25 Premier League triumph and the Carabao Cup win the previous season, was asked whether he feels any pressure to prove himself this year.
He responded, "Not really because I'm always the same guy and player, and I'm not going to change. I think in these three years at the club I've done very good things. We went through difficult times; we won a Premier League, we won a Carabao Cup, so for me it's a very successful period of my life. I don't think I have to prove something, but of course I have to show the level that I can perform, and hopefully that's the case." Statistical analysis from data provider Gradient indicates that Mac Allister’s overall quality ratings have slipped since his arrival, with a notable decline in defensive metrics that once placed him among Europe’s elite midfielders.
Opta data also shows a reduction in his per‑90‑minute output. While these numbers may have contributed to the club’s hesitancy, many pundits argue that his technical ability and experience still make him a valuable asset, especially under a manager eager to extract the best from his squad. Commentary from Sky Sports’ Vinny O’Connor highlighted the irony of Mac Allister speaking before a high‑profile Champions League tie against a side he’s been linked with. "He freely admitted he could have gone.
There were opportunities. But he stayed because Liverpool, in his mind, remains the right club for him and one that he is fully committed to, whatever the contract situation," O’Connor wrote.
In summary, while the lack of a new contract has left Alexis Mac Allister visibly saddened, his statements convey unwavering loyalty to Liverpool, optimism about his future contributions, and a determination to let his performances on the pitch speak louder than any contractual uncertainty.