Kylian Mbappe reveals he nearly joined Liverpool in 2016
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 12:06 PM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
Kylian Mbappe stated in a recent interview that he was close to signing with Liverpool in 2016. His mother favored the move to Anfield, but Mbappe chose to remain in France, eventually joining Paris Saint-Germain. The decision came during Liverpool's early development under Jurgen Klopp, prior to key signings like Mohamed Salah. Mbappe's potential arrival is speculated to have influenced Liverpool's subsequent success.
- •Mbappe revealed his near transfer to Liverpool in 2016.
- •His mother preferred the move to Anfield.
- •He ultimately chose to stay in France, joining PSG.
- •Liverpool was in the early stages of Klopp's management.
- •Mbappe's signing might have expedited Liverpool's rise to prominence.
- 12:06 PMYahoo Sports — How Successful Would Kylian Mbappe Have Been For Liverpool?
"French forward Kylian Mbappe revealed in an interview that he came close to joining Liverpool under Jurgen Klopp in 2016.
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