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Mac Allister says Liverpool won’t offer new contract

9/9/2026

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Summary

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Alexis Mac Allister said Liverpool will not offer him a new contract.
He said the news makes him sad and he has two years left on his deal.
He joined Liverpool in June 2023 for a £35 million fee and a £150,000-per-week salary.
Teammates Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch received extensions while he retained options, including Manchester City.
He added that any new contract will depend on his performances this season.

History

Historical Context

Since Fenway Sports Group bought Liverpool in 2010 for £300 million, the club’s revenues have surged, reaching a $5.37 billion Forbes valuation in 2024; meanwhile player wages have climbed from the 2008 record signing period to a high-wage contract for Alexis Mac Allister in 2023, creating the current contract impasse and prompting further financial scrutiny.

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Story summary

Alexis Mac Allister said Liverpool will not offer him a new contract.
He said the news makes him sad and he has two years left on his deal.
He joined Liverpool in June 2023 for a £35 million fee and a £150,000-per-week salary.
Teammates Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch received extensions while he retained options, including Manchester City.
He added that any new contract will depend on his performances this season.

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