Liverpool Midfielder Admits Sadness Over Stalled Contract Deal
In comments delivered ahead of Liverpool’s Champions League opening fixture against Atletico Madrid, midfielder Alexis Mac Allister addressed his current contract status at Anfield. The Argentina international, whose existing deal runs until the summer of 2028, detailed discussions held over the summer transfer window.
Alexis Mac Allister Details Agent Discussions and Summer Contract Decision
Addressing the nature of negotiations that took place away from the pitch, Mac Allister clarified how talks were handled through his representative rather than direct dialogue with club hierarchy.
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player“They were with my agent. I don’t want to say things they never said, but they said they were not in the position to renew me,”
The midfielder noted that while teammates Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch secured new terms, his own path to an extended agreement remained closed during the window. Mac Allister acknowledged mixed emotions regarding the outcome while maintaining an outlook focused on the remainder of his current deal.
Midfielder Confirms Summer Exit Interest Despite Long-Term Anfield Commitment
Confirming that alternative destinations were available during the recent transfer window, the 27-year-old emphasized his current alignment with the club despite the lack of a renewed contract.
“There were options to leave this summer. Right now, I’m at the right club.”
This clarification places his medium-term future firmly on Merseyside until at least 2028, even as squad planning and wage budgeting continue to evolve under modern financial parameters.
The interview was broadcast by the BBC.