Alexis Mac Allister has revealed his ‘sadness’ at being denied a new Liverpool contract.
Mac Allister’s future was an ongoing subject of uncertainty with Real Madrid and Manchester city among those credited with an interest in the midfielder.
His father and agent Carlos Mac Allister repeatedly shot down speculation despite admitting talks had not taken place over extending his Anfield stay.
Ahead of the Champions League opener with Atletico Madrid, Mac Allister himself confirmed that the Reds were not in a position to renew him.
“There was a chance [to leave] of course, like everybody knows,” said the World Cup winner.
“I received the news that the club was not in a position to offer me a new contract, which of course makes me very sad.
“Everyone can see I give 100% for this football club, every single day in training, games.
“Of course, I can have very good games, bad games, like everyone, but I always give my best.
“I see Dominik [Szoboszlai] and Ryan [Gravenberch] renewing their contracts and that makes me very happy because they deserve it.
“But at the same time it makes me a little bit sad that I didn’t get mine.”
He added: “Of course there is still time [to renew]. Fans don’t need to worry because I will give 100% until my last day.
“We will see what happens. There was options to leave this summer. I think right now I’m in the right club.”