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Alexis Mac Allister on how Jurgen Klopp convinced him to sign for Liverpool.
Alexis Mac Allister has disclosed how a meeting with Liverpool’s boss Jurgen Klopp influenced his decision to join the team this summer.
Due to his outstanding performances for Argentina and Brighton and Hove Albion throughout the 2022–23 season, the midfielder had drawn interest from Liverpool, Newcastle, Chelsea, Tottenham, Juventus, and Atletico Madrid. He helped his country win the World Cup and his club qualify for the UEFA Europa League for the first time in their history.
In the end, Mac Allister chose to sign a contract with Liverpool this summer that will keep him at Anfield through the year 2028.
Speaking to ESPN Argentina about choosing to join the Reds, Mac Allister spoke of the influence a discussion with Klopp had on his decision, saying: “I had the chance to talk to him. It was one of the most important things to make the decision so early in the market.
“I saw the desire to have myself and the desire to continue winning titles for the club, so for me it was very important. We talked about football, how he sees it and the desire for the club to continue growing and winning trophies.
“To arrive at one of the biggest clubs in the world and the biggest in England is a great joy and a dream. I want to make the most of this opportunity, as it catches me at a very good moment in my career.
“I really want to start with my new teammates and my new coach to get to know each other and train in the best way to let it be a good season. I feel that Liverpool was the right step, not only for the present but for the history it has and that passion that it conveys so much.”
The Reds are aiming to bolster their midfield lineup soon, and 90min recently reported that the club was in contact with the representatives of both Manu Kone and Kephren Thruam.