Alexis Mac Allister’s father has denied claims that his son has been in contact with Real Madrid.
The news has come just days after Mac Allister lost in the World Cup final in a heated clash with Spain.
Carlos Mac Allister, who played for Argentina three times, said, “We have not spoken to any Real Madrid official; what is being circulated about us holding talks with Real Madrid is not true.”
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Speculation regarding the 27-year-old’s future intensified following reports in South America claiming Mac Allister had confided in national team colleagues that he had played his final match for Liverpool. Rumours quickly spread across social media suggesting Real Madrid were monitoring the midfielder’s situation, with chatter that Anfield officials might seek around £85 million should a formal approach materialise during the summer transfer window.
However, Carlos Mac Allister moved swiftly to quash the noise, reiterating that his son remains completely content on Merseyside, where he still has two years remaining on his contract. He emphasised that the Argentina star is solely focused on taking a well-deserved break following an intense international campaign before reporting back for pre-season duty.
The timing of the transfer speculation comes during a pivotal transition at Anfield. Liverpool are preparing for their first season under new head coach Andoni Iraola, who officially took charge this summer following the departure of the previous coaching staff. Mac Allister has been granted a three-week holiday following his international exertions in North America and is scheduled to rejoin his teammates in mid-August, just weeks before Liverpool kick off their new Premier League campaign away to Newcastle United.
For Mac Allister, the immediate priority is physical and mental recovery. Having played a central role in Argentina’s journey to the World Cup final—where La Albiceleste ultimately suffered a heartbreaking 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in New Jersey—the midfielder faces a crucial campaign ahead. While contract extension talks for fellow midfielders Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai continue behind the scenes, Mac Allister’s team has made it clear that his focus remains entirely on establishing himself as a vital focal point in Iraola’s engine room.
