Alexis Mac Allister has revealed he considered leaving Liverpool after being left "very sad" by the club's decision not to open talks over a new contract.The Argentina international, whose current deal runs until 2028, was frustrated after the Reds handed lucrative long-term extensions to fellow midfielders Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai while making it clear they were not ready to renew his terms.Mac Allister took time to consider his options but ultimately decided to remain at Anfield, where he has made 153 appearances since joining from Brighton for £35million in 2023."There was a chance, of course, that I left," Mac Allister told reporters ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid.##NAJAVA_MECA_9945959##"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 that I give 100 per cent for this football club every single day."I see Dominik and Ryan renewing their contracts, which makes me very happy because they deserve it. But at the same time it makes me sad that I didn’t get mine. There is still time, though, and fans don't need to worry because I will give 100 per cent until my last day."Villa's Brugge resurrection: Emery's men score and win for the first time this seasonMac Allister said the message came through his agent rather than directly from Liverpool, leaving the door open for the club to change its position."Maybe they'll change their minds. I think it is going to depend on how I perform during these years," he added. "I'm not going to change. This has been a very successful period of my life. I don't think I have to prove something, but of course I have to show the level I can perform."Ultimately, his affection for Liverpool and his belief in the new era under Iraola convinced him to stay."Since I came to pre-season and worked under Andoni, I could see something special," Mac Allister said. "He is a really good coach. I love this club, I love being here, I love the fans. This city has something very special and I love being here."##EDITORS_CHOICE##Iraola, meanwhile, insisted the midfielder's contract situation has not created a problem for him."We all have personal situations and different contracts with the club. The important thing for me is that he wants to continue here on the footballing side," the Liverpool boss said. "I think very highly of him and there is still a lot of time to talk about those contract situations."UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUEROUND 1TuesdayAEK – LASK 1-0 (1-0) /Marin 21/Club Brugge – Aston Villa 2-3 (1-3)/Vetlesen 19, Tresoldi 61 pen – McGinn 11, Buendia 22, Jackson 43/Porto – Manchester City IN PROGRESSDortmund – Villarreal IN PROGRESSLille – Betis IN PROGRESSReal Madrid – Inter IN PROGRESSWednesday19.45: (1.08) Barcelona (13.0) Feyenoord (20.0) 19.45: (1.23) Stuttgart (6.75) Viking (11.0) 22.00: (1.75) Liverpool (3.90) Atl.Madrid (4.50) 22.00: (4.90) Napoli (3.60) Arsenal (1.75) 22.00: (1.05) PSG (14.0) Slovan B. (35.0) 22.00: (1.90) Sporting (3.50) Galatasaray (4.10) Thursday19.45: (3.15) Fenerbahce (3.45) Roma (2.25)19.45: (1.43) PSV (4.60) Shakhtar (7.25)22.00: (1.10) Bayern (10.0) Bodo (16.0)22.00: (1.95) Como (3.50) RB Leipzig (3.90) 22.00: (1.10) Man.Utd. (11.0) Sabah (18.0) 22.00: (2.60) Slavia Praha (3.35) Lens (2.70)*** odds are subject to change***