Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has openly shared his profound disappointment after learning that the club will not be presenting him with a fresh contract this summer. 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 he now faces "options to leave" and that the news has left him "very, very sad." Speaking at a pre‑match press conference ahead of Liverpool's Champions League opener against 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" every day in training and matches, regardless of whether his performances are good or poor. The midfielder also reflected on the recent contract renewals of his fellow midfielders Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch. "I’m happy for them, 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 disappointment, he reassured Liverpool supporters that he will continue to give his all until his contract expires, stating, "The fans don’t need to worry because I will give my 100 per cent until the last day I’m here." 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 had not spoken to him directly about the matter; instead, the communication came 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. Mac Allister also touched on rumours linking him with a move to Manchester City earlier in the summer. He dismissed the speculation, emphasizing his affection for Liverpool: "Because this is the right club. I love being here, and this is something special.
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 team to a draw against Nottingham Forest and a victory over Ipswich Town, which gave new manager Andoni Iraola an unbeaten start. When asked about his relationship with Iraola, Mac Allister praised the Spaniard, saying, "Since I’ve come to pre‑season and 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 I think this can be a successful season, which is 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 contractual issues. "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 added, "I am very happy with his performances – he played really well on Friday at Ipswich – and I hope I can help him continue to improve. He is a very experienced player who has already achieved massive things, and I hope I can help him in his development as a player and then everything goes well, those problems will definitely be solved." Mac Allister reflected on his achievements with Liverpool, noting that he was part of the squad that secured the 2024/25 Premier League title and the Carabao Cup the previous season.
When questioned whether he feels any pressure to prove himself amid contract uncertainty, the World Cup‑winning Argentine replied, "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 season on season since his arrival, with a noticeable decline in defensive metrics. Opta data also shows a reduction in his per‑90‑minute output, placing him lower in percentile rankings among midfielders in Europe’s top five leagues. Commentators such as Vinny O'Connor of Sky Sports noted the irony that Mac Allister is the only member of Liverpool’s title‑winning midfield trio who has not secured a new deal, while Gravenberch and Szoboszlai have already signed long‑term contracts extending to 2032 and 2031 respectively.
O'Connor observed, "Mac Allister says he’s happy for them, they deserve it, but reading between the lines, he’s asking why there is nothing on the table for him. There’s an irony that he was speaking before facing Atletico Madrid, a side he’s been linked with, and there was also talk of interest from Manchester City during the summer window.
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." The broader picture suggests that while Mac Allister’s form may have dipped, his experience and professionalism continue to be valued by the coaching staff.
Iraola’s reassurance that discussions are still open leaves the door ajar for a possible resolution before the season’s end. For now, the Argentine remains focused on delivering his best performances for Liverpool, hoping that his contributions on the field will eventually translate into a renewed commitment from the club.