Liverpool star Alexis Mac Allister has been discussing his contract situation with the Reds once again, as he reveals his frustrations over the dwindling deal
Alexis Mac Allister of Liverpool reacts during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Liverpool FC and Arsenal FC at Anfield
Alexis Mac Allister has once again discussed his contract situation at Liverpool(Image: (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images))
Alexis Mac Allister revealed the "painful" discussion he had with Liverpool about his contract situation, with the midfield star once again opening up about his future at the club.
The Argentinian international has been rather public about his deal at Anfield in recent months, as it entered its final two years in the summer.
During a press conference before the Atletico Madrid game earlier this season, Mac Allister revealed his disappointment at not being offered a contract by the hierarchy, after seeing his fellow midfielders, Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch, handed an extension in the past year.
Having been a key part of the team since his move from Brighton, the star clearly felt aggrieved at the lack of direct action to keep him on Merseyside for the long-term, while he acknowledged a downturn in form last season.
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While Mac Allister's contract has been a topic of discussion since, the 27-year-old has let his performances do the talking, delivering important displays and scoring crucial goals.
With some of those now behind him, the midfielder has once again been discussing his contract situation at Liverpool, revealing the difficult conversations he has had, while leaving the door open to a long-term stay at the club.
Speaking to Gaston Edul, he claimed: "First of all, obviously, I feel that affection from the fans, and that’s something incredible for me. It’s not easy at a club like Liverpool to be appreciated the way I am. I enjoy it a lot, and obviously winning a Premier League title with this club is something very special, something the fans don’t forget.
“Obviously, we’re in a situation where I have a year and a half left on my contract, and last season I was told that the club’s idea was not to renew it, at least for now. And obviously, that was a painful, unpleasant situation."
Alexis Mac Allister of Liverpool celebrates during the penalty shoot out during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Liverpool and Chelsea
Alexis Mac Allister's future remains in doubt due to his dwindling contract situation(Image: (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images))
The midfielder certainly left the possibility of a stay open, however, when asked if the decision impacted him emotionally. He continued: "Not that much, because at the end of the day, I still had, and still have, time left at this club, which is what I want most, to stay here.”
“The reality is that the manager has now changed, the sporting director has changed, and new investors are coming into the club. So I think I’m now in a position where anything can happen. We’ll see what happens in the future. I’ve always said that I’m very happy here, that I really enjoy it, and we’ll see.”
The fact that Mac Allister was told so early about his contract decision raised further questions, with the midfielder pointing out the difference in treatment between himself and his midfield partners. “Yes, these things are generally handled like that here.
"In fact, look at Szoboszlai and Gravenberch. They’re two players who were in the same contractual situation as me, and when I was told that, they renewed their contracts. So it was more a position taken by the club, and generally that’s how things are done.”
“At the end of the day, as a club, you don’t want to lose a lot of money, and you don’t want players leaving on free transfers either. That’s basically the idea, or how things work here in Europe in general. That’s also why the situation happened. I don’t judge the decision they made. I was just expressing my own emotions and feelings, and now we move forward.”
It is far from over between Mac Allister and Liverpool, however, and the star made it clear once again that things could change. "I think it can always change," he added.
"Until the moment comes when my contract expires, anything can change, and as I said, a new sporting director, a new manager and new investors. You never know.”
It becomes yet another clear indicator that Mac Allister wants to stay at Liverpool, over a possible move elsewhere, while his contract continues to dwindle towards the final 12 months. There is little indication just yet that contact has been made over a renewal, while plans are being put in place by returning sporting director Julian Ward.
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Alexis Mac Allister could leave Anfield next year(Image: Carl Recine/Getty Images)
With interest from Real Madrid and Manchester City over the summer, there are clearly suitors monitoring the situation if a deal becomes possible. However, the current stance from Mac Allister appears to be angled at a stay, with the player seemingly willing to give his all until his last day with the Reds, whether that's in the coming months, or in the distant future.