Liverpool complete signing of Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton

Liverpool FC have confirmed the signing of Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton on a long-term deal for an undisclosed fee.

According to Liverpool’s official website, 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 says he is delighted to join the Reds and can’t wait to get started.

‘It feels amazing. It’s a dream come true, it’s amazing to be here and I can’t wait to get started.

‘I wanted to be in [from] the first day of pre-season, so it’s good that everything is done. I’m looking forward to meeting my teammates.

‘It was a fantastic year for me – World Cup, what we achieved with Brighton – but now it’s time to think about Liverpool and try to be a better player and a better human being every day,’ the Argentine told Liverpoolfc.com.

Mac Allister made his Premier League debut in March 2020 and went on to make a total of 112 appearances for Brighton, 98 of which came in the Premier League.

Indeed, he faced Liverpool as an opponent on six occasions, winning just once.

In addition, Mac Allister netted 20 times overall for Brighton and claimed nine assists.

The 24 year old 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.