Soccer-Liverpool sign midfielder Mac Allister from Brighton

Soccer Football - Premier League - Brighton & Hove Albion v Manchester City - The American Express Community Stadium, Brighton, Britain - May 24, 2023 Brighton & Hove Albion's Alexis Mac Allister celebrates qualifying for the Europa League Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

(Reuters) - Liverpool have signed World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton & Hove Albion on a long-term contract, the Premier League club said on Thursday as they rebuild for next season after a difficult campaign.

Financial details of the transfer were not disclosed but British media reported that the fee for the Argentine midfielder was 55 million pounds ($68.51 million).