Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterKylian Mbappe has revealed David Beckham has tried to persuade him to move to MLS.The France superstar is in America for World Cup 2026 and is enjoying life across the pond, scoring twice in each of his countrys opening two Group I games against Senegal and Iraq.Those goals moved Mbappe above Olivier Giroud as Les Bleus all-time top scorer, while he has now found the net 16 times at the World Cup - a tally beaten only by Lionel Messi.Play our FREE match predictor and win �1kKylian Mbappe reveals transfer talks with David BeckhamThe Real Madrid forward has put a difficult end to the domestic season behind him, having been booed by Los Blancos fans on his return from injury last month.Supporters were angry that Mbappe went on holiday to Sardinia while recovering from a hamstring issue and a petition calling for the club to get rid of him received more than 95million signatures, despite the 27-year-old scoring 42 goals in all competitions last term. You may like How to watch Kylian Mbappe at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Kylian Mbappe's unusual World Cup celebration explained Could Kylian Mbappe really leave Real Madrid? The former Paris Saint-Germain star is under contract until 2029, but the unrest in Madrid could lead him to look elsewhere.And with Messi thriving in America with MLS club Inter Miami, who are co-owned by Beckham, Mbappe revealed the England and Manchester United legend - who also had spells at Real and PSG - has already tested the waters.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Asked if he would ever move to MLS, Mbappe said: "Well see. David Beckham has mentioned it to me many times."American culture is different, there are no limits to ambition, and I like that."Mbappe is still nine years younger than Messi was when he joined Inter Miami in July 2023 and is yet to win La Liga or the Champions League, so it would be a surprise if he moved to America in the near future.However, he has already shown at this World Cup that he can be persuaded by English celebrities who are well-known in the US.Mbappe celebrated his first goal in Frances 3-1 win over Senegal by pretending to play an imaginary flute, which was suggested to him by chat show host James Corden when the striker appeared as a guest on his After Hours show.Les Bleus skipper is set to return to action on Friday night, when he goes up against fellow superstar forward Erling Haaland in Frances clash with Norway to decide who finishes top of Group I (8pm BST kick-off).TOPICSKylian MbappeDavid BeckhamReal MadridFranceMLSJames RobertsFreelance writerJames Roberts is a freelance sports journalist working for FourFourTwo and other titles. He started his career at the Oxford Mail, where he covered Oxford United home and away, before becoming a sports sub-editor for various national newspapers.
