Alexis Mac Allister contract twist after 'painful and unpleasant' Liverpool negotiations

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Alexis Mac Allister has claimed Liverpool told him last season they were not planning to renew his contract, describing the decision as "painful". Alexis Mac Allister discussed his Liverpool future.

Despite this, his long-term future at the club remains in doubt, after he disclosed that Liverpool informed him last season they had no intention of extending his stay.Mac Allister has been at the club since the summer of 2023, having made the move from Brighton for approximately £45m. Obviously, we're in a situation where I have a year and a half left on my contract."Mac Allister did hint that the situation could change, however, and that Liverpool's stance is only what they say "for now".He added: "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."When quizzed on whether the ongoing uncertainty was causing him anxiety or frustration, he added: "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.Alexis Mac Allister of Liverpool celebrates scoring. I've always said that I'm very happy here, that I really enjoy it, and we'll see."In March, Mac Allister's midfield colleague Ryan Gravenberch committed his future by signing a new contract running until the summer of 2032.