Alexis Mac Allister says he was “very sad” not to be offered a new Liverpool contract after summer options to leave

# Overview Alexis Mac Allister publicly expressed disappointment after learning Liverpool were not in a position to offer him a new contract during the summer. He told reporters ahead of a Champions League fixture against Atletico Madrid that the decision left him "very, very sad," but he also confirmed he had options to leave the club during the transfer window.

# What Mac Allister said Mac Allister addressed the media directly about the contract situation. Key lines he gave to reporters were:

• "I received the news the club had made a decision not to offer me a new contract, which of course makes me very, very sad."
• "Everybody can see I give 100% for this club every single day in training. I have good games and bad games like everyone and always I give my best."
• "There were options to leave this summer and right now I'm in the right club and I have the right mindset to give 100% to this club."
• On the length of his current deal: "Two more years (on my deal). Can it change? Maybe, I don't know. It is going to depend on how I perform this year. It's their right to make a decision."

He also said his agent was told Liverpool "weren't in a position to renew me." He framed the reaction to teammates signing extensions as mixed — happy for them, but sad for himself.

# Contract context and outside interest

Two of his fellow 2023 signings, Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai, agreed contract extensions with Liverpool earlier in the year. Mac Allister contrasted his situation with theirs, saying their renewals made him happy but also contributed to his sadness at not receiving a similar offer.

# Practical implications for player and club Mac Allister made clear he will continue to train and play with full commitment while under contract. He set expectations for what could change: a new deal would depend on his performances this season. That creates a simple performance-linked path forward — if he regains his earlier form, the club may reconsider its stance.

For Liverpool, the public nature of his comments highlights an unresolved contract matter for a senior midfielder. The club's stated position to his agent — that they were not in a position to renew — is the rationale Mac Allister received, and he has not suggested any breakdown beyond that.

# What to watch next

• Mac Allister's performances in the current season, especially in high-profile fixtures such as Champions League matches. He signalled that any future negotiations will hinge on his form.
• Whether Liverpool revisit the contract issue if he returns to peak levels. Mac Allister mentioned the club could change its stance depending on his season.

Mac Allister's public comments close the summer chapter but leave the longer-term outcome open. He has two years left on his deal and has committed to giving his best while that contract lasts.