Mbappé reveals he turned down Liverpool in favor of Paris early in his career

Kylian Mbappé revealed that in the summer of 2017 he was on the verge of joining Liverpool after a private jet meeting with manager Jürgen Klopp over the south of France. His mother and agent, Fayza Lamari, who admired Klopp and the family vibe of Anfield, urged him to accept the offer. Klopp later described the failed pursuit as the most expensive non-transfer the club had attempted.

Ultimately, Mbappé declined the English side to play in his native city, signing a loan deal with Paris Saint-Germain for the 2017-18 season, which became permanent. He later left Paris to sign for Real Madrid in 2024, ending the near-miss with Liverpool.