Alexis Mac Allister will be joining Liverpool FC on a long-term contract from Brighton and Hove Albion for an undisclosed sum.

The 24-year-old has successfully completed a medical and accepted personal terms to become the Reds’ first signing of the summer transfer window.

Less than six months have passed since Mac Allister helped Argentina win the World Cup in Qatar last December, capping an extremely successful season with Brighton. He will be arriving at Anfield.

It feels incredible, the midfielder remarked to Liverpoolfc.com. It’s a dream come true to be here, it’s amazing, and I can’t wait to get going.

“It’s good that everything is finished because I wanted to be in [from] the very first day of preseason. Meeting my teammates is something I’m looking forward to.

The World Cup and what we accomplished with Brighton made it a fantastic year for me, but now it’s time to focus on Liverpool and strive to improve as a player and a person every day. ”.

Following a January 2019 switch from Argentinos Juniors, where he immediately returned on loan for six months before a second temporary stint with Boca Juniors, Mac Allister’s move to Anfield comes after three and a half successful seasons at Brighton.

In all, he made 112 appearances for the south coast club, 98 of which were in the Premier League. His Premier League debut occurred in March 2020. He did, after all, take on Liverpool six times.

Mac Allister added nine assists to his 20 goals overall for Brighton.

He has 16 international appearances for Argentina and has scored once, the first goal in a 2-0 victory over Poland during their successful World Cup run.

In La Albiceleste’s thrilling victory over France in the tournament’s championship match, he assisted Angel Di Maria on one of his six starts.

Mac Allister will represent Liverpool for the seventh time in Argentinian history.

“Since winning the World Cup, I’ve stated that I want to win more trophies, and I believe that this club will assist me in doing that — that’s the goal, and when you play for a major club like this one, you have to win trophies,” he continued. Thus, that is what I desire.

“Since I’ve been here, I can see how big this club is – the players we have, the staff, everyone. The prospect of playing for this club makes me extremely happy. ”.

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Mac Allister selected Liverpool over Manchester United for a number of reasons, which makes Klopp laugh.

It has emerged why Alexis Mac Allister rebuffed a late attempt to hijack Man Utd and insisted he join Liverpool.

The Argentine world champion, 24, is set to complete a move from Brighton to Liverpool. Personal terms have long since been agreed and Mac Allister faces a triple pay rise from £50,000-a-week to £150,000-a-week.

The player has passed the medical and Fabrizio Romano reported on Wednesday that Liverpool have activated the clause in Mac Allister’s contract.

Exactly how much Mac Allister would set Liverpool back has been the subject of much debate. Despite initial claims that the fee would be around £70m, Romano said the final amount is a remarkably modest £35m.

So Mac Allister to Liverpool has all the hallmarks of a masterful move. However, according to the Times, Klopp’s joy could have easily turned to despair.

Indeed, The Times claimed that Man Utd tried to hijack Liverpool’s move for Mac Allister, with Erik ten Hag holding multiple chats with the player.

In the end, United’s latest attempt to ruin Liverpool’s plans has not paid off and Mac Allister’s move to Merseyside will be officially confirmed shortly.

You would expect Man Utd to have a good chance of thwarting Liverpool’s plans. The fact that they will be playing in the Champions League next year and Liverpool aren’t is just the reason.

But it came to light through Athletic because Mac Allister chose Liverpool and rejected Man Utd.
Difference Klopp, plans Ten Hag key

They argue the main reason comes down to where Mac Allister would play for the two clubs chasing his signing.

At United, Mac Allister was expected to play in the double pivot alongside Casemiro. At Liverpool, he will have more freedom to move forward on the left side of Klopp’s midfield three.

According to the report, Mac Allister’s father – former Argentina international, Carlos Mac Allister – had previously told Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi that Alexis would prefer to play later.

This is the role he thrives in with Argentina playing on the left as the de facto number 10.

The addition of Athletic is pretty much the same role Liverpool have in mind for Mac Allister, although a Klopp midfielder will always be tasked with following him.

Positional dilemma played a role in Mac Allister’s decision to pick Liverpool, while a second reason has been cited, albeit unconfirmed. Mac Allister’s favorite shirt number is 10 and that’s what he wore during his time at Brighton.

Liverpool have not given away the 10 shirt to any player since Sadio Mane’s departure, but according to the Liverpool Echo, the 10 shirt will be Mac Allister’s if he so desires.

Man Utd’s number 10 is Marcus Rashford, who won’t give up easily.
While the shirt number debate may be a diversion, it’s clear Liverpool’s plans for Mac Allister have proven more appealing than Man Utd’s.