Liverpool’s midfield dynamo Alexis Mac Allister has openly shared his disappointment after learning the club will not be offering him a fresh contract this summer. The 27‑year‑old Argentine, who joined Liverpool in the summer of 2023 on a deal that still has two years remaining, described himself as "very sad" and admitted that he had "options to leave" when the contract talks stalled. During a pre‑match press conference ahead of Liverpool’s Champions League tie with Atletico Madrid, Mac Allister explained that he had been informed the club was not in a position to propose a new deal.
"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 said. He went on to stress that his commitment to the Reds has never wavered, noting that he gives "100 per cent" in every training session and match, whether he is playing a brilliant game or a sub‑par one. The midfielder’s frustration is heightened by the fact that two of his fellow midfield partners, Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch, have already secured long‑term extensions this season. "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 said.
He tried to reassure Liverpool supporters, however, promising to keep giving his all until the final day of his current deal. "The fans don’t need to worry because I will give my 100 per cent until the last day I’m here," he added. When asked if negotiations for a new contract were still ongoing, the Argentine replied, "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 to his agent rather than directly to him, stating, "There wasn’t any direct conversation with me – it was with my 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." Mac Allister also addressed the speculation linking him with a move to Manchester City over the summer.
He dismissed the idea, insisting that Liverpool remains the right club for him. "Because this is the right club. I love being here, and this is something special," he said, adding that the city, the fans, and the club’s culture are all reasons he wants to stay. "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 home draw against Nottingham Forest and a victory over Ipswich Town that gave new manager Andoni Iraola an unbeaten start. While he praised Iraola’s tactical vision, he admitted that no specific contract discussions have taken place with the Spaniard.
"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, 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. 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 praised the Argentine’s recent performances, particularly his display against Ipswich, and expressed confidence that with the right support his development can continue.
Mac Allister reflected on his achievements at Liverpool, noting that he was a key contributor to the club’s 2024/25 Premier League title and the Carabao Cup win the previous season. When asked if he feels pressure to prove himself this year, he replied that he does not need to prove anything beyond his usual standards. "I’m always the same guy and player, and 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, 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," he said. Statistical analysis from data provider Gradient indicates that Mac Allister’s overall quality ratings have slipped slightly since his arrival, with a notable decline in defensive metrics. Opta data also shows a reduction in his per‑90‑minute output compared to his first season.
Some commentators, such as Sky Sports’ Vinny O’Connor, have highlighted 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 signed extensions until 2032 and 2031 respectively. Despite the uncertainty, both player and manager remain cautiously optimistic. Mac Allister’s honesty about his feelings, combined with his unwavering loyalty to Anfield, suggests that the next few months will be crucial in determining whether a new agreement can be reached or if the Argentine will eventually seek a fresh challenge elsewhere.
The situation remains fluid, and Liverpool fans will be watching closely as the season unfolds.