Liverpool star Alexis Mac Allister says he’s keen on returning to Argentina at some stage of his playing career.
The Argentina international has been speaking to streamer La Agusneta and Planeta Boca Juniors have relayed his comments on future plans.
The Liverpool player came up through the ranks of Argentinos Juniors’ youth system. He made his way into their first team in 2016 and had a spell on loan with Boca Juniors.
Mac Allister moved to Europe for the first time when Brighton & Hove Albion signed him in 2019.
Three years ago, Liverpool brought him to Anfield from their Premier League rivals for a reported fee of £35m [€40.5m].
Liverpool player has 2 clubs in mind
The 27-year-old has explained he can no longer think only about himself when making a decision over his future.
He has to take his family into consideration, which is why the World Cup winner wants to return to his home country.
“I’d love to go back to Argentina. But, well, I became a father, and you start prioritising a lot of things. Maybe it’s not so selfish to focus solely on what I want,” he said.
The midfielder is clear that if he were to return to Argentine, his priority would be to play for one of his former clubs.
He favours Argentinos Juniors over Boca Juniors and has also explained the key reason for that.
Mac Allister explained: “But yes, I’d love to return to Argentinos Juniors because my dad and my brothers all grew up there, and we’re grateful. And then, obviously, to Boca at some point.”
Planeta Boca Juniors insist the Liverpool player is well aware he won’t return to Argentina in the near future. This would only be taken into account in a ‘few years’.
Mac Allister’s stats, value and agent
Alexis Mac Allister
FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY – OCTOBER 22: Alexis Mac Allister of Liverpool FC during the UEFA Champions League match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Liverpool
Transfermarkt value the South American, who has a contract until 2028, at €80m. He has been linked to Real Madrid regularly over the years.
In November, his father and agent, Carlos said it’s nice to read reports of Los Blancos’ interest. Last month, Mac Allister Sr. insisted his son is happy with Arne Slot’s side amid Real Madrid claims.
Alexis recently said there’s no renewal talks ongoing with the Reds. There will be reports linking him away from Liverpool if an extension isn’t on the cards in the coming months.
The Argentina played 112 matches for Brighton, managing 20 goals and nine assists. During his time at The Amex, Transfermarkt state his valuation increased from €11m to €65m.
At Liverpool, the midfielder managed 19 goals and 17 assists from 119 matches. He had the highest value of €100m in May 2025 and it dropped to €85m in December and €80m this month.