Mac Allister contract‑free as Gravenberch, Szoboszlai seal long deals

Ryan Gravenberch secured a five‑year contract and Dominik Szoboszlai a six‑year deal at the close of last season, while Argentine midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, despite giving “100 percent” each day, was told on Tuesday at Anfield that Liverpool cannot offer him a new deal, leaving him contract‑free.

Mac Allister said on Tuesday: “I received the news that the club was not in a position to offer me a new contract, which of course makes me very, very sad.” He made the comments alongside fellow forward Cody Gakpo, insisting he gives his best every day in training and matches, even if results vary.

Gravenberch and Szoboszlai lock in long deals

The Dutch midfielder Ryan Gravenberch signed a five‑year agreement, while Hungarian Dominik Szoboszlai committed to a six‑year contract, both at the end of the previous season. Their extensions were presented as rewards for performances deemed deserving by the club.

Mac Allister still has a contract with the Reds until 2028 and has already made over 150 appearances for Liverpool, a record that underlines his contribution to the side’s 2025 title‑winning midfield. Yet links with Real Madrid persisted, based more on his perceived dip under former manager Arne Slot than on earlier standout displays.

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Supporter sentiment and wider contract trends

A straw poll of Liverpool supporters showed very few were inclined to defend his case; many suggested the club should cash in while his market value remains, noting that he seemed to have “aged a decade” over the season.

Former Everton and Chelsea winger Pat Nevin praised the midfielder’s press conference, calling it “brilliant” and “exactly the right things”. Joel Richards, speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live, labelled the remarks a “clever tactic” given the player’s age of 27 and the bumper pay rises awarded to his teammates.

Mac Allister joins a growing list of Liverpool players, including Mohamed Salah, who have publicly aired contract frustrations. The club’s pattern of rewarding those it deems deserving, such as Gravenberch and Szoboszlai, while leaving others out, reflects a broader market trend of clubs securing long‑term deals for younger talent amid rising wage pressures.