Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has openly admitted that he feels "very sad" after learning the club will not be offering him a fresh contract this summer. The 27‑year‑old, who joined Liverpool in the summer of 2023 on a deal that still has two years remaining, said the news was a personal blow, especially as his fellow midfielders Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberc h have already secured long‑term extensions.
Speaking before Liverpool's Champions League tie with Atletico Madrid, Mac Allister addressed the media at a pre‑match press conference. He began by acknowledging that there had been a realistic possibility of leaving Anfield during the transfer window. "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.
The Argentine international stressed his commitment to the team, insisting that he gives "100 per cent" in every training session and match, regardless of whether his performances are praised or criticised. "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 affirmed. While he celebrated the contract renewals of Szoboszlai and Gravenberch, Mac Allister confessed that their new deals left him feeling a mixture of happiness for his teammates and personal disappointment for himself.
"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. Despite the setback, Mac Allister reassured Liverpool supporters that he will continue to play with full dedication until his contract expires.
"The fans don't need to worry because I will give my 100 per cent until the last day I'm here," he promised. He added that he still believes Liverpool is the right club for him and that his mindset remains focused on delivering his best football. When asked if negotiations for a new deal 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 noted 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 said. Mac Allister has also been linked with a possible move to Manchester City this summer, but he dismissed the notion that he would leave Anfield lightly.
"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 fans, and the city of Liverpool, emphasizing that he does not take his place at the club for granted. On the pitch, Mac Allister has started Liverpool's last two league matches – a home draw against Nottingham Forest and a victory over Ipswich Town that helped new manager Andoni Iraola begin his tenure unbeaten.
Yet he admitted he has not discussed his future with Iraola, even 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," Mac Allister said.
"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." Iraola, for his part, described Mac Allister as an "important" player and suggested there is still ample time to resolve the contract issue. "We all have personal situations with different contracts. The important thing is he wants to be here and continue here. 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 told a press conference. The manager also highlighted Mac Allister's recent performances, noting his strong showing against Ipswich and expressing a desire to help the Argentine further develop his game. "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 was a key figure in Liverpool's 2024‑25 Premier League triumph and also contributed to the club's Carabao Cup victory the previous season.
When questioned whether he feels any need to prove himself amid contract uncertainty, the World Cup winner responded confidently: "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 dipped slightly each season since his arrival, with a noticeable decline in defensive metrics. Opta data also shows a reduction in his per‑90‑minute output compared to his debut season.
Some commentators, such as Sky Sports' Vinny O'Connor, have noted that while his teammates have secured contracts running into the early 2030s, Mac Allister remains the only member of the title‑winning midfield trio without a new deal on the table. The situation has sparked speculation about whether this could signal the beginning of the end of his Anfield chapter. However, both Iraola and Mac Allister maintain a hopeful outlook, emphasizing that discussions are still open and that the player remains fully committed to delivering his best for Liverpool regardless of the contractual backdrop.