In a significant shift, Carlos Mac Allister, the father of Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, has rowed back from previous remarks suggesting a potential move to Real Madrid. The Argentine international remains under contract at Anfield until June 2028 and is described as being "very happy and very comfortable" with the Reds.
Real Madrid's Persistent Interest in Liverpool Talent
Real Madrid's fascination with Liverpool players continues unabated, having secured Trent Alexander-Arnold's signature last summer. The Spanish giants have reportedly added both Ibrahima Konaté and Alexis Mac Allister to their transfer wish list, though Konaté's contract situation presents a more immediate opportunity as it expires this June.
Previous Comments Fuel Speculation
The transfer rumours gained momentum in November when Carlos Mac Allister told Spanish newspaper AS: "I read the rumours, but that's all they were. There were no contacts." He acknowledged the prestige of Real Madrid while emphasising respect for Liverpool, stating: "Real Madrid is a very big club, but so is Liverpool, and we must be responsible and respect the institution he belongs to."
He added a cautious note about future possibilities: "In the future, if the opportunity arises and it's appropriate, he'll have to make his own decisions."
Player's Own Spanish Ambitions
Alexis Mac Allister himself fuelled speculation in December when he expressed openness to a future move to La Liga. "Yes, why not? It is a country that I really like," he told AS. "Without a doubt, I would like to play in Spain one day. But today I am very comfortable at Liverpool."
Current Focus Firmly on Liverpool
Carlos Mac Allister has now sought to calm the mounting speculation, telling Win Win: "What I can say at the moment is that Alexis is focused on Liverpool and the current season." This represents a clear attempt to redirect attention to his son's present commitments at Anfield.
Mac Allister's Liverpool Impact
Since joining from Brighton in the summer of 2023, the 27-year-old midfielder has become integral to Liverpool's setup under manager Arne Slot. Mac Allister has made 129 appearances for the club, contributing 17 goals and 17 assists. This season alone, he has featured in 34 matches across all competitions, demonstrating his importance to the team.
With over two years remaining on his Liverpool contract and his father now emphasising present commitments over future possibilities, the transfer speculation appears to have been temporarily dampened, though Real Madrid's interest in Liverpool talent shows no signs of abating.
