Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister says he is "very sad" about no new contract
Alexis Mac Allister said he is "very sad" that Liverpool have not offered him a new deal and that he had options to leave over the summer. The sentiment was reported by Sky Sports News, BBC Sport and The Telegraph, which also noted his later on‑field contribution.
First reported 6 days ago · latest update 5 days ago
Mac Allister, who has been linked with a move to Manchester City, explained he had not had direct contact with Liverpool over the decision not to extend his deal.
"We won a Premier League together, we went through difficult times together and I always give my best so we will see what happens," said Mac Allister, who helped Argentina win the 2022 World Cup.
"I don't think I have to prove something - but I have to show the level I can perform and, hopefully, that's the case.
"I love this club. I love the fans. I know very well this is an amazing club and this city has something very special. I love being here."
He added: "There were options to leave this summer. I think right now I'm in the right club and I have the right mindset to give 100% for this club."
Mac Allister was a key part of the Liverpool side that won the Premier League title in 2024-25, but admitted "it wasn't a good season for me individually and for us as a team" as the Reds finished fifth last season and sacked manager Arne Slot.
He made 55 appearances last season for Liverpool, an increase on the 49 games he played in 2024-25.
Andoni Iraola was appointed this summer as Slot's successor and, after using Mac Allister as a substitute in the top-flight opener at Newcastle, has started him in the past two games.
Speaking about Mac Allister's contract, the Spaniard said: "We all have personal situations with different contracts.
"The important thing is he wants to be here. We haven't been together a long time but he has been an important player and I rate him very highly.
"There is still a lot of time to talk about those contract situations."
Asked about Iraola, Mac Allister said: "Since I came to pre-season and worked under Andoni, I could see something special.
"He is a really good coach, he knows very well what he wants to do and we are trying to get there.
"I've not had any conversations with him about [the contract]. But when I see the way he wants us to play and the way we train, I think this can be a successful year."
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Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister says he is "very sad" not to have been offered a new deal by the club and had "options" to leave in the summer.
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