Alexis Mac Allister, a pivotal midfielder for Liverpool, just dropped a bombshell: he’s “very, very sad” that the club hasn’t offered him a new deal. The Argentine spoke openly about his future before their Champions League game against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.
No New Deal? Mac Allister Is Gutted, Says He Had Options
The guy signed a five-year contract when he joined from Brighton in June 2023, so he’s got two years left. But while teammates Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch have inked new deals this year, Mac Allister got the news that Liverpool wasn’t “in a position to offer” him one. He says he gives 100% every single day in training and games, and it’s clear he feels unappreciated. He even admitted there were “options to leave this summer,” but he chose to stay because he believes he’s “in the right club” with the “right mindset.” He loves this club, the fans, and thinks the city is “very special.”
From Title Winner to Sub, What’s Next for the Midfielder?
Mac Allister isn’t just some player. He was a key part of the Liverpool side that won the Premier League title in 2024-25, bagging five goals and five assists. Last season was a different story; he admitted it “wasn’t a good season for me individually and for us as a team,” as the Reds finished fifth and sacked manager Arne Slot. He still made 55 appearances last season, up from 49 in the title-winning campaign. New manager Andoni Iraola, who took over this summer, used him as a substitute in the top-flight opener against Newcastle United, though he has started the past two games. Iraola seems to get it, saying, “The important thing is he wants to be here. He has been an important player and I rate him very highly.” He also mentioned there’s “still a lot of time to talk about those contract situations.”
Is This a Play? Why Mac Allister Spoke Out Now
This whole thing feels like a calculated move. An analyst called Mac Allister’s comments “a shock” so early in the season, drawing parallels to other candid player statements. With two years left on his deal, is this a strategy to stir up the fanbase, or push the club? He’s been linked with a move to Manchester City. He claims he doesn’t “have to prove something” but needs to “show the level I can perform.” That 2024-25 title-winning form is clearly the benchmark. Liverpool needs him at that level.
So, what now for Liverpool and Mac Allister? With a Champions League game against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, all eyes will be on him. Can he block out the contract noise and deliver that 100% he promises? This saga is far from over.
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Originally reported by BBC Sport.
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