Liverpool have announced that they have reached an agreement for the transfer of Argentina 2022 World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton.
In a statement on their website, Liverpool announced that Mac Allister joins on a long-term deal for an undisclosed fee.
“Liverpool FC has reached an agreement for the transfer of Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton & Hove Albion on a long-term deal for an undisclosed fee.
“The 24-year-old has successfully completed a medical and agreed personal terms to become the Reds’ first signing of the summer window.
“Mac Allister will arrive at Anfield less than six months on from helping Argentina win the World Cup in Qatar last December, capping a highly impressive season with Brighton.
“Mac Allister’s move to Anfield comes after three-and-a-half successful seasons at Brighton following a January 2019 switch from Argentinos Juniors, where he immediately returned on loan for six months until a further temporary stint with Boca Juniors.
“His Premier League debut came in March 2020 and he went on to make a total of 112 appearances for the south-coast club, 98 of which came in the Premier League. Indeed, he faced Liverpool as an opponent on six occasions.
“In addition, Mac Allister netted 20 times overall for Brighton and claimed nine assists.
“At international level he has 16 caps for Argentina, with one strike to his name to date – the opener in a 2-0 win over Poland in Group C of their successful World Cup campaign.
“He made six starts at the tournament and laid on a goal for Angel Di Maria in La Albiceleste’s thrilling final triumph over France.
“Mac Allister will become the seventh Argentinian to represent Liverpool.”
