Alexis Mac Allister expresses concern over lack of new Liverpool contract
17 sources • 5 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 11:56 AM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister revealed on Tuesday that he is disappointed the club has not offered him a new contract. The 27-year-old, who has two years remaining on his current deal, confirmed that he had options to depart the team during the summer transfer window. Mac Allister noted that teammates Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch have both secured long-term extensions this year, contributing to his unhappiness regarding his own situation. He emphasized that he intends to perform at 100 percent for the club despite the current uncertainty surrounding his future. The midfielder stated that he received word through his agent that the organization was not in a position to renew his agreement at this time. Liverpool is preparing for a Champions League match against Atletico Madrid.
- •Alexis Mac Allister has two years left on his current Liverpool contract.
- •The player confirmed he had opportunities to leave the club this summer.
- •Teammates Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch recently signed new long-term deals.
- •Mac Allister stated he was informed through his agent that a renewal was not currently possible.
- •The midfielder intends to continue giving his best performance for the club.
- 11:56 AMYahoo Sports — Mac Allister 'spoke brilliantly' - Nevin
- 10:01 AMYahoo Sports — Mac Allister 'should do his talking on the pitch' - fans on comments
- 7:23 PMESPN Soccer — Mac Allister 'very sad' over no new Liverpool deal
- 6:50 PMYahoo Sports — Liverpool star reveals the truth behind recent failed contract talks
- 3:51 PMYahoo Sports — Mac Allister 'very sad' at lack of new Liverpool deal
- 3:47 PMYahoo Sports — 'Very sad' Alexis Mac Allister breaks silence on lack of Liverpool contract extension
- 2:04 PMThe Guardian Sport — Alexis Mac Allister ‘very sad’ Liverpool did not offer him a new contract
- 1:55 PMYahoo Sports — Contract stalemate: Mac Allister says Liverpool paused renewal talks despite teammates signing long terms
"Midfielder rejected chance to leave the club in summer ‘ I will give 100% until my last day’ says 27-year-old Alexis Mac Allister has said he feels “very sad” after Liverpool declined to offer him a new contract and admitted he rejected the chance to leave this summer. Mac Allister revealed unhappiness over his contract situation before Liverpool’s Champions League opener against Atlético Madrid on Wednesday. The Argentina midfielder has two years remaining on his deal and believes he is effectively playing for a new contract having been informed no extension is on the table. Mac Allister confirmed he had offers to leave – Real Madrid and Manchester City were among those linked – but chose to stay because Liverpool can accomplish “something special” this season under Andoni Iraola. Continue reading...
"Former Chelsea and Everton winger Pat Nevin says Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister "said exactly the right things" when telling media that he is "very sad" not to have been offered a new deal by the club. The Argentine, who joined on a five-year contract from Brighton in June 2023, saw team-mates Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch extend their Reds deals this year. "I often hear various players saying things and pushing things a certain way and you get a bit fed up with it," Nevin told BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast.
"Alexis Mac Allister will be looking to be "remunerated properly" at a critical stage of his career, says Liverpool fan, Joel Richards. BBC Radio Merseyside discussed the midfielder's comments on Tuesday, where he told the media that he is "very sad" not to have been offered a new deal by the club. "He's at an age now, 27, where his next contract is going to be the biggest one of his career," Richards said.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 11:56 AMMac Allister 'spoke brilliantly' - Nevin
Former Chelsea and Everton winger Pat Nevin says Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister "said exactly the right things" when telling media that he is "very sad" not to have been offered a new deal by the club. The Argentine, who joined on a five-year contract from Brighton in June 2023, saw team-mates Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch extend their Reds deals this year. "I often hear various players saying things and pushing things a certain way and you get a bit fed up with it," Nevin told BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 10:01 AMMac Allister 'should do his talking on the pitch' - fans on comments
Alexis Mac Allister will be looking to be "remunerated properly" at a critical stage of his career, says Liverpool fan, Joel Richards. BBC Radio Merseyside discussed the midfielder's comments on Tuesday, where he told the media that he is "very sad" not to have been offered a new deal by the club. "He's at an age now, 27, where his next contract is going to be the biggest one of his career," Richards said.
- ESPN SoccerSep 8, 2026, 7:23 PMMac Allister 'very sad' over no new Liverpool deal
Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has said he was left "very, very, sad" after he was not offered a new contract at the club.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 6:50 PMLiverpool star reveals the truth behind recent failed contract talks
Alexis Mac Allister Contract Update Leaves Liverpool With an Awkward ProblemLiverpool have a contract issue on their hands, and Alexis Mac Allister has said it plainly. Speaking before the Champions L...
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 3:51 PMMac Allister 'very sad' at lack of new Liverpool deal
Alexis Mac Allister threw his future at Liverpool into doubt on Tuesday after revealing his frustration at not being offered a new contract by the Premier League giants.Mac Allister, whose contract expires in 2028, said he could have left during the transfer window, but insisted he remains committed to the Reds.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 3:47 PM'Very sad' Alexis Mac Allister breaks silence on lack of Liverpool contract extension
Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has opened up about his sadness after being told the club is not in a position to offer him a contract extension this summer
- The Guardian SportSep 8, 2026, 2:04 PMAlexis Mac Allister ‘very sad’ Liverpool did not offer him a new contract
Midfielder rejected chance to leave the club in summer ‘ I will give 100% until my last day’ says 27-year-old Alexis Mac Allister has said he feels “very sad” after Liverpool declined to offer him a new contract and admitted he rejected the chance to leave this summer. Mac Allister revealed unhappiness over his contract situation before Liverpool’s Champions League opener against Atlético Madrid on Wednesday. The Argentina midfielder has two years remaining on his deal and believes he is effectively playing for a new contract having been informed no extension is on the table. Mac Allister confirmed he had offers to leave – Real Madrid and Manchester City were among those linked – but chose to stay because Liverpool can accomplish “something special” this season under Andoni Iraola. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 1:55 PMContract stalemate: Mac Allister says Liverpool paused renewal talks despite teammates signing long terms
Alexis Mac Allister has revealed that Liverpool told him the club were not in a position to renew his contract and that he had options to leave in the summer.Mac Allister's current contract at Liverpo...
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 1:40 PMAlexis Mac Allister left ‘very sad’ by Liverpool contract stance amid ‘options to leave’ in summer
Alexis Mac Allister has admitted that he had ‘options to leave’ Liverpool in the summer and was ‘very sad’ that the club didn’t offer him a new contract.There were rumours of interest from M...
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 1:20 PMAlexis Mac Allister drops Liverpool contract bombshell – “I’m very sad”
Alexis Mac Allister reveals Liverpool contract uncertainty ahead of Atletico Madrid clashLiverpool’s Champions League campaign begins at Anfield on Wednesday, with Atletico Madrid providing an immed...
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 1:17 PM'There is still time... I will give my 100% until my last day'
Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has said he was "sad" to learn the club could not renew his contract during the summer and that he had "options" to leave. Speaking before Liverpool's Champions League opening fixture against Atletico Madrid, Mac Allister said "no direct conversations" between himself and the club had taken place over a new deal.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 1:04 PMAlexis Mac Allister reveals Liverpool contract snub: ‘It made me very, very sad’
The Argentina midfielder’s Anfield deal is into its penultimate season and the 27-year-old wants to commit his long-term future to the club
- BBC SportSep 8, 2026, 1:01 PMMac Allister 'sad' at no Liverpool contract offer
Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister says he is "very sad" not to have been offered a new deal by the club and had "options" to leave in the summer.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 12:49 PMAlexis Mac Allister 'very, very sad' Liverpool hasn't offered him a new contract
Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister says he was left “very, very sad” by the club's decision not to offer him a contract extension. Mac Allister, a Premier League winner with Liverpool in 2024-25, said on Tuesday he had options to leave Liverpool in the offseason.
- Sky Sports Football—Mac Allister 'very sad' over no new Liverpool deal
Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister is "very sad" that he has not been offered a new contract and admitted he had "options to leave" in the summer.
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