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Mbappé reveals he turned down chance to join Klopp at Liverpool

Kylian Mbappé has revealed why he turned down the chance to join current Germany head coach Jürgen Klopp at Liverpool in the past.

Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 7:44 AM
Mbappé reveals he turned down chance to join Klopp at Liverpool
Key Things to Know
  • Kylian Mbappé confirmed he held talks on a private jet regarding a potential move to Liverpool under Jürgen Klopp.
  • Mbappé rejected the transfer to Liverpool and other foreign clubs to complete a permanent move to Paris Saint-Germain.
  • The French forward explained he was not ready to leave his home country after only one year at AS Monaco.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Kylian Mbappé has confirmed that he previously rejected an opportunity to sign for Liverpool under then-manager Jürgen Klopp while playing for AS Monaco. Speaking to Sport Bild, the Real Madrid and France forward revealed that he held transfer discussions aboard a private jet with Klopp, who sought to bring him to England before Mbappé opted for a permanent move to Paris Saint-Germain.

Mbappé explained that he decided against moving abroad at that stage of his career because he preferred to remain in his home country and play in his hometown of Paris. He also noted that several German clubs, including Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich, and RB Leipzig, had pursued him at the time.

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