Mbappe reveals why he snubbed Liverpool for PSG

Kylian Mbappe has explained how close he came to joining Liverpool in 2016 — and why his mum's Anfield dream wasn't enough.

Kylian Mbappé

player

View profile →

What happened. Kylian Mbappe has revealed he was close to joining Liverpool as a teenager in 2016, with his mother pushing hard for the move after meeting Jurgen Klopp and visiting Anfield. He instead chose Paris Saint-Germain because he wanted to play in his home city and stay in France.

• Mbappe's mother met Klopp and visited Anfield, calling Liverpool a family club.
• Klopp previously described the failed pursuit as Liverpool's most expensive non-transfer.
• Mbappe said he didn't want to leave France before establishing himself.

“I didn't listen because I wanted to play in my city, Paris.”

— Kylian Mbappe

The admission adds detail to one of the most famous near-misses of the modern transfer era.

In this story

Kylian MbappéLiverpoolJ. Klopp

More to read

Sky Sports

How Mbappe almost ended up at Liverpool! France forward reveals talks with Klopp

The Guardian

Jürgen Klopp reveals failed private jet push to sign Kylian Mbappé for Liverpool

Sky Sports

Liverpool latest: Klopp lifts lid on failed Mbappe pursuit

BBC Sport

Klopp reveals how Liverpool tried to sign Mbappe