Mbappe: I was close to joining Liverpool in 2016

Kylian Mbappe reveals he nearly joined Liverpool in 2016, but his mother's dream move was overruled by his desire to stay in Paris.

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What happened. Kylian Mbappe has revealed how close he came to joining Liverpool in 2016, saying his mother was a big fan of Jurgen Klopp and wanted him to move to Anfield. He ultimately chose to stay in France and joined Paris St-Germain instead.

• Mbappe's mother fell in love with Anfield and urged him to join Liverpool.
• Klopp arranged a private jet and food for Mbappe and his family.
• Mbappe wanted to play in his city, Paris, before leaving France.

“I was close to [joining] Liverpool. The favourite destination for my mum was Liverpool. She wanted me to go there.”

— Kylian Mbappe

Mbappe's revelation sheds light on a pivotal moment in his career, highlighting how close he came to joining Liverpool before becoming a superstar at PSG and Real Madrid.

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