Kylian Mbappé Admits He Was “Close to Liverpool” Before PSG Switch

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Liverpool’s search for transformative attacking talent in the summer of 2017 led them to the very top of world football’s target list, with the club making a concerted attempt to sign Kylian Mbappé from Monaco before his move to Paris Saint-Germain. You’re Jürgen Klopp, it’s Liverpool, a great club, so of course if I’m here, I have some interest.

“Yes, I was close to Liverpool,” Mbappé admitted. She was like, ‘It’s a wonderful club, everybody’s so kind, it’s a family club, a big club.’ She went to Anfield and fell in love with it.

But yes, my mum was always saying ‘Liverpool – you’re going to be there, playing at Anfield, it’s going to be insane for you.’ I was like, ‘OK!’” The Final Decision Despite the enthusiasm from his family and the pitch from Klopp, Mbappé ultimately decided that remaining in France was the necessary step for his career at that age. “I didn’t listen because I wanted to play in my city, Paris,” he said.