Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has openly shared his disappointment after learning that the club will not be offering him a fresh contract at this stage. 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 the news left him "very sad" and confirmed that he had been aware of potential options to leave during the summer transfer window. During a pre‑match press conference ahead of Liverpool's Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid, Mac Allister explained the situation.
"There was a chance I could have left the club in the summer," he told reporters. "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 emphasize his commitment to the Reds, noting that he gives his all in every training session and match, regardless of whether his performances are outstanding or sub‑par.
"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 said. Mac Allister also commented on the recent contract extensions secured by his fellow midfielders Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch.
While he expressed genuine happiness for their new long‑term deals, he admitted that seeing their contracts signed added a layer of personal disappointment. "And 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," he explained. He reassured Liverpool supporters that, contract issues aside, his focus remains on delivering his best 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. 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," he added. When asked if negotiations for a new deal were still 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 also noted that the club had not spoken directly to him about the matter; the communication had been routed through his agent. "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 said.
Speculation about a possible move to Manchester City has surrounded Mac Allister throughout the summer, but he insisted that staying at Liverpool feels right for him. "Because this is the right club.
I love being here, and this is something special," he affirmed, adding that his affection for the club, its supporters, and the city of Liverpool runs deep. "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, Mac Allister has featured in Liverpool's most recent league fixtures, helping the side to a draw against Nottingham Forest and a victory over Ipswich Town, the latter giving new manager Andoni Iraola an unbeaten start.
Despite his involvement, he said he has not yet discussed his future with Iraola, though he praised the Spaniard's coaching style. "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 it. 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," Mac Allister explained.
Iraola echoed the sentiment that Mac Allister remains a valuable member of the squad and that there is still ample time to resolve the contractual 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 said. He also highlighted the Argentine's performances, noting his strong showing at Ipswich and expressing confidence that he can help Mac Allister continue to improve. Looking back at his achievements, Mac Allister reflected on his contributions to Liverpool's recent success, including the 2024/25 Premier League title and the Carabao Cup victory the season before.
When asked whether he feels any pressure to prove himself amid the contract uncertainty, he responded calmly: "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 and Opta shows a dip in Mac Allister's overall quality ratings and output since his arrival, particularly in defensive metrics where he has moved from the upper echelons of Europe's midfielders to a lower percentile.
Commentators such as Vinny O'Connor note that while his teammates Gravenberch and Szoboszlai have secured long‑term deals extending to 2032 and 2031 respectively, Mac Allister remains the only member of the title‑winning midfield trio without a new contract on the table. The situation has sparked debate about whether this marks the beginning of his departure from Anfield or simply a period of negotiation that could still end positively for both player and club. Regardless of the outcome, Mac Allister's statements underline his affection for Liverpool, his desire to contribute fully, and his hope that the club will eventually revisit his contract situation. The coming months will reveal whether the Reds will align their plans with the midfielder's ambitions, or if the Argentine will seek a new chapter elsewhere.