I Was Close To Joining Liverpool In 2016 – Mbappe
Kylian Mbappe (R) with ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klop Kylian Mbappe has revealed how “close” he came to joining Liverpool in 2016, saying he went against the advice of his Read More... The post I Was Close To Joining Liverpool In 2016 – Mbappe appeared first on DailyGuide Network .
Kylian Mbappe, the French and Real Madrid forward, has revealed that he was very close to joining Liverpool in 2016, when he was still playing for Monaco. According to the Athletic, Liverpool had attempted to sign the then-18-year-old in an effort to bolster their squad. Monaco's former manager, Jurgen Klopp, said the club went above and beyond to make the move happen, arranging a private jet and indulgent meals for Mbappe and his family.
Despite the lavish gesture, Mbappe ultimately decided to stick with Paris St-Germain, a club he had grown fond of after spending time there on loan and seeing the potential to become a star in his hometown. His mother, a devout Liverpool fan, even traveled to Anfield to meet the club and its staff, but it wasn't enough to sway her son's decision.
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