Alexis Mac Allister’s Liverpool future has come under fresh scrutiny after the midfielder revealed he is “very, very sad” at not being offered a new contract, despite team-mates Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai receiving improved terms.
The Argentina international said he had opportunities to leave Anfield during the summer but chose to remain, insisting that Liverpool was still the right club for him. His current deal runs until the summer of 2028.
Mac Allister made the admission during a press conference on Tuesday, September 8, ahead of Liverpool’s Champions League meeting with Atlético Madrid. He said the club had told his agent it was not in a position to offer an extension.
“It makes me sad that I didn’t get mine,” Mac Allister said of the new contracts signed by Gravenberch and Szoboszlai. He added that supporters should not be concerned about his commitment and that he would give “100 per cent until the last day I’m here”. ([skysports.com](https://www.skysports.com/transfer/news/11669/13583123/alexis-mac-allister-liverpool-midfielder-very-sad-over-no-new-contract-and-admits-he-could-have-left-in-summer))
Fabrizio Romano assesses Alexis Mac Allister’s Liverpool future
Fabrizio Romano said Mac Allister’s comments reflected his genuine feelings rather than a calculated attempt to force Liverpool into negotiations.
The transfer journalist noted that the midfielder remains positive about working under new head coach Andoni Iraola and believes Liverpool have the players and mentality to compete for major honours. Romano also said Mac Allister had expected to receive treatment similar to Gravenberch and Szoboszlai, but had not been presented with a proposal.
Mac Allister has started Liverpool’s last two Premier League matches and has played in all three of the club’s league games under Iraola. He has also made clear that he loves the club and its supporters, despite the uncertainty surrounding his contract.
Iraola sought to calm the situation by describing Mac Allister as an important player and saying there was still time to discuss his future. “The important thing is he wants to be here and continue here,” the Liverpool manager said. ([skysports.com](https://www.skysports.com/transfer/news/11669/13583123/alexis-mac-allister-liverpool-midfielder-very-sad-over-no-new-contract-and-admits-he-could-have-left-in-summer))
The Spaniard added that he was pleased with Mac Allister’s performances, particularly in Liverpool’s recent victory at Ipswich, and hoped to help the midfielder continue developing during the season.
However, the lack of an agreement leaves Liverpool facing a significant decision. If Mac Allister’s position remains unresolved, interest from rival clubs could increase, particularly given his admission that there were opportunities for him to depart during the summer transfer window.
For now, Mac Allister remains committed to Liverpool and has not indicated that he wants to leave. But his public frustration has placed his long-term position at Anfield firmly on the agenda, with the midfielder’s form and the club’s stance likely to shape what happens next.
