Kylian Mbappé says he was close to joining Liverpool in 2017, citing his mother’s strong support for a move to Anfield. In comments reported by multiple outlets, the France forward says Klopp’s project appealed, but his final decision was shaped by other factors as well.
Mbappé explains that his mother was a “big fan” of Klopp and had a clear preference for Liverpool. He says she visited the city and stadium during negotiations, met people connected to the club, and watched games at Anfield to understand the atmosphere she wanted him to experience.
Across the reports, the context is the same: Mbappé was one of football’s most highly sought-after young talents after excelling at Monaco. He ultimately signed for Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 on a season-long loan before the transfer became permanent a year later. Later, he moved again to Real Madrid in 2024, while the Liverpool option remained an episode he describes as “funny” and formative.
