I was close to joining Liverpool in 2016 - Mbappe
Summary
Kylian Mbappe said he almost joined Liverpool in 2016 when he was 18 and playing for Monaco. His mother loved Liverpool and wanted him to go there, but Mbappe chose to stay in Paris and later joined Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).Key Facts
- Liverpool tried to sign Mbappe in 2016 when he was 18 years old.
- Mbappe's mother visited Liverpool, the stadium Anfield, and fell in love with the club.
- Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp arranged a private jet trip for Mbappe and his family to discuss the deal.
- Mbappe decided not to join Liverpool because he wanted to play in his hometown, Paris.
- He joined PSG initially on loan, with a deal making the move permanent for 180 million euros.
- Mbappe became PSG’s all-time top scorer during his seven years at the club.
- In 2024, Mbappe moved from PSG to Real Madrid.
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