Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has openly voiced his profound disappointment after learning that the club will not be offering him a fresh contract this summer. The 27‑year‑old Argentine, who still has two years remaining on the deal he signed when he arrived at Anfield in the summer of 2023, said he now faces "options to leave" and that the news has left him "very, very sad." During a pre‑match press conference ahead of Liverpool's Champions League tie with Atletico Madrid, Mac Allister explained the situation: "There was a chance I could have left the club in the summer.
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 went on to stress his commitment, adding that he gives "100 per cent" in every training session and match, whether his performances are good or poor. The midfielder also commented on the recent contract extensions of his fellow midfielders, Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch. "I’m happy for Dominik and Ryan – they deserve it – but it also makes me a little sad that I didn’t get mine," he said.
Despite the disappointment, Mac Allister assured supporters that he will continue to give his utmost until the final day of his current deal. "The fans don’t need to worry; I will give my 100 per cent until the last day I’m here," he promised. When asked if negotiations for a new deal were ongoing, Mac Allister gave a cautious answer: "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 clarified that the club’s decision was communicated not directly to him but through his agent, and that he has not received a detailed explanation. "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," he reflected. Mac Allister has also been linked with a possible move to Manchester City this summer, but when questioned about why he has not left Anfield, he replied emphatically that Liverpool feels like the right club for him.
"I love being here, this is something special. I love this club, 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," he said. On the pitch, Mac Allister has featured in Liverpool's most recent league games, helping the team to a draw against Nottingham Forest and a victory over Ipswich Town, which gave new manager Andoni Iraola an unbeaten start. However, the midfielder admitted that he has not yet discussed his future with the Spaniard.
"Since I’ve come to pre‑season and worked under Andoni, I could see something special. He’s a really good coach, he knows exactly what he wants to do, and we are trying to get there. I haven’t had any conversations with him about it," Mac Allister explained. Iraola, for his part, described Mac Allister as an "important" player and emphasized that 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. He’s been an important player and I rate him very highly. There is still a lot of time to talk about those contract situations," the manager said at a press conference.
He also praised the midfielder’s recent performances, noting his strong showing against Ipswich and expressing confidence that he can help Mac Allister continue to improve. "He is a very experienced player who has already achieved massive things, but I hope I can help him in his development as a player and then everything goes well, those problems will definitely be solved," Iraola added. Mac Allister was a key figure in Liverpool’s 2024‑25 Premier League triumph and also contributed to the club’s Carabao Cup win the previous season. When asked whether he feels he has anything to prove this year amid uncertainty over a new deal, the World Cup winner replied that he does not feel the need to prove himself.
"I’m always the same guy and player, I’m not going to change. 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 – 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," he said. Statistical analysis from data provider Gradient shows a gradual dip in Mac Allister’s overall quality ratings since his arrival, while Opta metrics indicate a decline in his per‑90‑minute output, particularly in defensive actions.
He has moved from being among Europe’s elite midfielders in several defensive categories to ranking near the bottom of that group. Commentary from Sky Sports’ Vinny O’Connor highlighted the oddity of Mac Allister being the only member of Liverpool’s title‑winning midfield trio not offered a new contract, while his teammates have secured long‑term deals until 2031 and 2032. O’Connor noted that Mac Allister’s openness about his situation, his willingness to stay despite interest from clubs like Manchester City, and his belief that Liverpool remains the right club for him, all point to a complex mix of footballing and contractual considerations.
The broader question remains whether this episode signals the beginning of the end for Mac Allister at Anfield. Both the player and Iraola suggest there is still room for negotiation, and the upcoming season will likely determine whether a new agreement can be reached or whether the Argentine will eventually move on to another challenge.