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Kylian Mbappé’s (27) career needs no introduction. Having made his name at AS Monaco, the French striker quickly moved to Paris Saint-Germain, before finally realising his dream of signing for Real Madrid two years ago.
However, the 2018 World Cup winner could well have followed a very different path. So much so that, in an interview with **The Athletic**, he revealed he had come close to joining Liverpool FC shortly before committing to PSG. And this was for family reasons.
_“My mum’s favourite destination was Liverpool; she wanted me to go there,”_ Mbappé explained. _“There was a time, when I was at Monaco, when I had to make a decision and I was close to joining Liverpool. My mum was a big fan of Jürgen Klopp, and he’s an amazing manager. I met him and I have a wonderful relationship with him. I have great respect for him.”_
However, despite a long discussion with the German coach – now a legend at the Reds – Mbappé had other plans. _“I didn’t listen to (my mum). I wanted to go to my city, Paris. I wanted to play in my own country. I didn’t want to leave my country.”_
Eventually transferred to PSG for €180m, Mbappé has made the most of his seven years at the capital club to establish himself as the club’s all-time leading goalscorer, finding the net 256 times – and providing 110 assists – in 308 matches, whilst winning numerous domestic trophies with _Les Rouge et Bleu_.
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