Mac Allister Delivers Shocking Truth About His Liverpool Future
Alexis Mac Allister has acknowledged that Liverpool have yet to initiate discussions regarding a new contract, a statement that emerges amid increasing rumors surrounding his potential departure.
When the current campaign concludes, Mac Allister will enter the last two years of his extended agreement signed upon his Liverpool arrival in 2023. The Argentine midfielder played a pivotal role in last season's Premier League championship triumph, though his performances have declined during the 2025–26 season, coinciding with preliminary connections to Real Madrid.
"Regarding my situation, contract negotiations haven't begun, but I'm not feeling pressured about it—that's simply the reality," Mac Allister stated to journalists during a media session ahead of Liverpool's Champions League encounter with Galatasaray.
Considering Liverpool's usual practice of initiating contract discussions with promising or established players approximately two years before expiration—the club struggled with Trent Alexander-Arnold's situation due to 2023 uncertainties surrounding Jürgen Klopp—Mac Allister's lack of ongoing negotiations might not appear particularly concerning.
However, Ryan Gravenberch recently secured a new extended deal this month, elevating his wages to fourth-highest at the club. Since both players joined Liverpool nearly three years ago simultaneously, questions arise about why Mac Allister remains far from similar discussions.
Dominik Szoboszlai represented another midfielder who joined Anfield in 2023. While he hasn't finalized a new agreement yet, ESPN indicated last month that Liverpool consider the Hungarian a "prospective future leader" and are eager to "acknowledge" his contributions during an otherwise challenging season. Negotiations with Szoboszlai, who has also been connected to Real Madrid, reportedly commenced earlier this campaign.
Will Alexis Mac Allister Leave Liverpool in 2026?
Will Alexis Mac Allister Leave Liverpool in 2026?
The two-year mark before contract expiration often presents an optimal selling opportunity. For the 27-year-old Mac Allister, his next contract should represent the most significant deal of his professional career and one that shapes his legacy. He might remain at Liverpool through his thirties or seek a fresh elite opportunity during his prime years.
Reports suggest Real Madrid expressed preliminary interest during Carlo Ancelotti's tenure and received positive feedback from Mac Allister's representatives, though they ultimately didn't pursue the transfer. Given Los Blancos' urgent need for midfield reinforcement after choosing not to replace Toni Kroos and Luka Modrić, renewed interest seems logical.
Last November, Mac Allister's father Carlos emphasized the importance of "respecting" Liverpool while maintaining "caution" regarding future possibilities should an "opportunity" emerge. He also acknowledged it was "flattering" for his son to be associated with clubs like Real Madrid.
More recently, Carlos Mac Allister indicated Alexis remains focused on the "present campaign." While the player feels "extremely satisfied and settled" at Liverpool, this wasn't as definitive a dismissal of transfer rumors as supporters might prefer. Szoboszlai's representative provided a more decisive response under comparable circumstances.
Should Liverpool decide to transfer Mac Allister in 2026, his existing contract terms ensure the transfer fee would remain substantial. According to Transfermarkt, his market valuation stands at $93.2 million (£69.2 million), representing nearly 30% more than Liverpool's original arrangement with Brighton & Hove Albion in 2023.