{
  "id": 9349083,
  "title": "Mbappe on rumoured Liverpool transfer: ‘My mum wanted me to go’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/mbappe-on-rumoured-liverpool-transfer-my-mum-wanted-me-to-go",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T13:02:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/mbappe-on-rumoured-liverpool-transfer-my-mum-wanted-me-to-go-1.500685248"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Real Madrid has signed Kylian Mbappe from Paris Saint-Germain for a club-record fee. The 25-year-old French forward will join the Spanish giants on a five-year deal. Mbappe made his Real Madrid debut in April 2026 after a successful spell in Paris, where he scored 256 goals in 308 appearances. He was a crucial part of PSG's success, winning six Ligue 1 titles and four Coupe de France cups. However, Mbappe expressed that his decision to leave Paris was influenced by his mother's preference for Liverpool, who was a big fan of Jurgen Klopp. His mother visited Anfield and was impressed by the club's atmosphere and culture, leading her to encourage her son to consider a move to Liverpool. Despite this, Mbappe ultimately chose Paris Saint-Germain, where he established himself as one of the best players in the world.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Real Madrid and French forward Kylian Mbappe has revealed that his mum wanted him to choose a move to Liverpool before he opted to join Paris Saint-Germain in 2017. The Reds were regularly linked with France superstar Mbappe during the Jurgen Klopp era at Anfield but nothing ever came of the speculation. Mbappe burst onto the scene as a 16-year-old for Ligue 1 side Monaco, where he became…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}