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Kylian Mbappe reveals ‘wonderful’ Premier League club his mum wanted him to join

By WAF News Desk 1 min read
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Kylian Mbappe reveals ‘wonderful’ Premier League club his mum wanted him to join

Mbappe’s mum ‘fell in love’Titone/SOPA Images/Shutterstock) Kylian Mbappe has revealed how close he was to joining Liverpool in 2017 after his mum encouraged him to join Jurgen Klopp’s side at Anfield. The France international was the most sought-after young talent…

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Kylian Mbappé has disclosed that he came close to joining Liverpool in 2017, with his mother encouraging the move to Anfield under Jürgen Klopp. Mbappé's mother reportedly became enamoured with the club during transfer discussions. Ultimately, the French forward chose a loan arrangement with Paris Saint-Germain instead of signing for Liverpool that season.

What we know

  • Mbappé was nearly recruited by Liverpool in 2017 following his mother's advocacy.
  • His mother expressed enthusiasm about the Anfield club during negotiations.
  • He opted for a PSG loan over a Liverpool deal for the 2017-18 campaign.

Why it matters

The revelation illustrates how family influence shaped one of modern football's pivotal transfer decisions. Mbappé's alternative path via PSG fundamentally altered his career trajectory and competitive landscape across Europe's major leagues.

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