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Liverpool's Mac Allister 'very sad' not to receive new

Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister during training in Liverpool. — Reuters
 
Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister during training in Liverpool. — Reuters

LIVERPOOL: Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister expressed sadness ​on Tuesday after ​not receiving a new contract offer, saying he had considered his transfer options as he spoke ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid ⁠at Anfield.
The 27-year-old Argentina international, who ⁠has two years left on his current deal, said Liverpool had informed him they could not ‌offer new terms, unlike ​for fellow midfielders ⁠Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch ​who extended their contracts ‌earlier this year.
'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 told reporters.
Mac Allister ‌chose to remain at Anfield following ​the arrival of former Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola, ​citing 'something ‌special' ⁠during pre-season.
Iraola noted there was still time to negotiate, emphasising that he focuses ​on performance rather than contracts.
Mac Allister ​said there were options to leave in the close season but added: 'I think right now I'm in the right club ​and I have the right mindset ​to give 100 per cent for this club.' — Reuters