Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has issued a categorical denial regarding speculation linking Alexis Mac Allister with a sensational move to Real Madrid, emphatically ending the swirling transfer rumours that have dominated headlines in recent days.
As the club undergoes significant changes this summer-welcoming Victor Munoz and Jeremy Jacquet while parting ways with Ibrahima Konate, Mohamed Salah, and Andrew Robertson-Iraola made it crystal clear that losing another key player is not part of his strategy.
Addressing the media in Chicago as Liverpool began their preseason tour, Iraola tackled the persistent reports tying Mac Allister, a World Cup winner and one of Liverpool’s standout performers, to a potential switch to the Spanish giants. “I think Alexis has been one of the best players at the club for the last few years, and he has had a very good World Cup, so it is normal that other clubs want our best players,” Iraola stated. He acknowledged the inevitable interest top players generate but dismissed any notion of an imminent departure. “It always happens in other markets. But I want to keep my good players. I’m looking forward more to signing new players rather than losing the ones we have here.”
Despite claims from journalist Miguel Serrano that Mac Allister had been offered to ,Iraola’s comments discredited the narrative, highlighting Liverpool’s firm stance to retain their midfield maestro. The manager’s remarks provided a clear message to supporters and rivals alike: Liverpool will not entertain offers for Mac Allister as they focus on reinforcing the squad for the upcoming season.
Further quashing the rumours, Alexis Mac Allister’s father, Carlos Mac Allister, directly addressed the speculation, reaffirming his son’s commitment to Liverpool and denying any contact with Real Madrid officials. “We have not spoken to any Real Madrid official. What is being circulated about us holding talks with Real Madrid is not true,” he declared, putting an end to suggestions of behind-the-scenes negotiations.
As Liverpool’s rebuild gathers momentum under Iraola’s leadership, the club’s resolve to hold onto its star players sends a powerful signal across Europe. With a new era underway at Anfield, the message is clear: Liverpool’s ambitions remain sky-high, and their prized assets are not up for grabs.