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, 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, very sad" and forced him to consider his options for the upcoming summer transfer window. During a pre‑match press conference ahead of Liverpool's Champions League tie with Atletico Madrid, Mac Allister explained the situation in his own words.
"There was a chance I could have left the club in the summer," he said, before confirming that the club had informed him it was not in a position to present a new contract. "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 to the Reds, noting that he gives "100 per cent" in every training session and match, regardless of whether his performances are good or poor.
"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 asserted.
Mac Allister also highlighted the recent contract extensions of his midfield colleagues Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch, expressing genuine happiness for them while admitting that their renewals also intensified his own 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 said. Despite the setback, the Argentine international tried to reassure Liverpool supporters that he will continue to give his utmost effort for as long as he remains at the club.
"The fans don't need to worry because I will give my 100 per cent until the last day I'm here," he promised. "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 if contract negotiations were still ongoing, Mac Allister offered a cautious reply: "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 not spoken to him directly about the matter; the communication had been handled 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," he explained.
The midfielder reflected on his time at Liverpool, recalling the Premier League title the team secured together and the difficult periods they weathered. "It's really sad because we won a Premier League together, we've been through difficult times together, and I always give my best. We will see what happens, but of course it makes me a little bit sad," he said.
Speculation about a possible move to Manchester City has circulated since the summer, but Mac Allister insisted that his heart remains at Anfield. "Because this is the right club. I love being here, and this is something special," he told reporters.
He reiterated his affection for the club, its supporters, and the city of Liverpool, saying, "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 pitch, Mac Allister has featured in Liverpool's most recent league fixtures, helping the side draw with Nottingham Forest at Anfield and secure a victory over Ipswich Town, which gave new manager Andoni Iraola an unbeaten start to his tenure. When asked about his relationship with the Spaniard, Mac Allister praised Iraola's coaching style and vision. "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," he said.
He added that no contract discussions have taken place with Iraola, but he believes the manager's tactical approach could lead to a successful season for Liverpool. "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," he concluded. Iraola, for his part, described Mac Allister as an "important" player and emphasized that there is still ample time to resolve the contractual impasse.
"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," the manager said at a press conference. He expressed confidence in Mac Allister's recent performances, particularly highlighting his display against Ipswich, and promised to support the midfielder's development.
"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 then those problems will definitely be solved," Iraola added. Mac Allister's contributions to Liverpool's recent success are undeniable. He was a key figure in the squad that clinched the 2024/25 Premier League title and also helped the team lift the Carabao Cup the previous season. When questioned whether he feels any pressure to prove himself amid the contract uncertainty, the World Cup winner 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 went through a lot of things. 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 shows that Mac Allister's overall quality ratings have dipped slightly each season since his arrival, reflecting a modest decline in certain metrics. Opta data also points to a reduction in his per‑90‑minute output, particularly in defensive actions, where he has moved from the upper echelons of European midfielders to a more modest ranking. Despite these numbers, both the coaching staff and the player himself maintain that his experience and skill set remain valuable assets for Liverpool's ambitions.
Commentators such as Vinny O'Connor of Sky Sports have noted the emotional tone of Mac Allister's statements, describing the situation as a genuine upset rather than a scapegoating scenario. "Alexis Mac Allister is the only one of Liverpool's 'first‑choice' title‑winning midfield trio from 2025 to be told the club is not in a position to offer new terms," O'Connor wrote. He highlighted the irony that Mac Allister voiced his concerns before facing Atletico Madrid, a club linked with him in transfer rumours, and also mentioned interest from Manchester City during the summer window.
The broader narrative suggests that while the contract dispute is unresolved, there is still a window for dialogue. Both Iraola and Mac Allister have indicated that the season is far from over and that performance on the pitch could influence future negotiations. As the Champions League campaign unfolds, Liverpool fans will be watching closely to see whether the midfielder's dedication translates into a renewed commitment from the club, or whether the summer will eventually see him explore new opportunities elsewhere.