Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has made a sensational revelation, disclosing that he was very close to joining Liverpool during his time at Monaco. A key factor in the potential negotiations was the opinion of his mother.
This was when I was playing for Monaco. I had to make a decision. I was close to joining Liverpool,
Mbappe emphasised the significant influence his mother had on his career choice:
My mum was a big fan of Jurgen Klopp, and Liverpool was her favourite destination for me.
Despite his family's wishes, Mbappe ultimately opted for a move to Paris. As a reminder, in the summer of 2017, he joined Paris Saint-Germain after a triumphant season at Monaco, where he helped the club secure the Ligue 1 title.
She wanted me to go there, but I wanted to play in my city, Paris,
