Mbappé reveals he almost joined Liverpool in 2017, pushed by his mother

Kylian Mbappé has revealed that he was very close to joining Liverpool in 2017, before ultimately opting for a loan to Paris Saint-Germain. According to The Independent and Football365, the attacker explained that his mother wanted him to sign for the Reds. The Real Madrid player opened up about a period when he was being courted by several major European clubs.

A career choice carefully considered

According to Trivela, Mbappé discussed the reasons why he rejected Klopp's interest and his own mother's desire to join the PSG. The Portuguese outlet reminds us that the French international became a star at the Parisian club alongside Neymar, Edinson Cavani and Lionel, before shining in Spain. The player explained that his mother had gone to Anfield and had been captivated by the English club, as reported by Record. “My mother went to Anfield and fell in love,” he said, according to the Portuguese media.

A decision that shaped his career

Mbappé's choice to join PSG rather than Liverpool was decisive for the rest of his career. According to Onze Mondial, the player spoke candidly about a period when he was very close to signing for the Reds. He notably explained that his mother had a preference for Liverpool, but that his final decision was to join the club of the French capital. This season, Mbappé is in contention for the Ballon d'Or thanks to his performances with Real Madrid and the French national team at the World Cup, Trivela reports.