Alexis Mac Allister confirms he is not in contract talks with Liverpool.
The Argentine international's current terms run until the summer of 2028.
## What happened?
Mac Allister congratulated teammate Ryan Gravenberch on his successful contract talks.
He noted his own talks were yet to officially begin.
“In terms of me, we are not in contract talks but I’m not in a rush – that’s only a fact.”
## Why it matters for Alexis Mac Allister
The midfielder's future at Anfield is far from guaranteed.
There are reports suggesting he may leave for Real Madrid at the end of the 2025/26 season.
South American players have a fascination for life at the Bernabeu.
Mac Allister may feel it's the right time to move on to the perceived pinnacle of world football.
## What comes next?
Liverpool have immediate threats with Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate's contracts expiring this summer.
Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai have only two years remaining after June.
The Reds will want to secure their key players to maintain a strong midfield.
And Mac Allister's comments don't fall along similar willing lines to Salah's open invitation last year.
But he hasn't been sheepish about his Liverpool future either.
So there's reason to remain optimistic about another contract extension.
Mac Allister's father Carlos conveyed the same contract update days earlier.
The midfielder was quick to address the situation ahead of the Reds' Champions League clash with Galatasaray.
As the World Cup winner approaches his peak years in midfield.
He may simply feel it's the right time to move on.
With his current terms set to run until the summer of 2028.
And Liverpool facing threats with other expiring contracts.
The situation will be closely monitored by the Reds.
As they look to maintain a strong squad.
With Mac Allister being a central component of their midfield.