Kylian Mbappe has revealed that his mother fell in love with Liverpool during negotiations over a potential move to Anfield before he ultimately chose to join Paris Saint-Germain. Mbappe was one of the most sought-after young players in Europe when he left Monaco in 2017, with Liverpool among the clubs attempting to convince the France international to continue his career on Merseyside.The forward has now explained that he was close to Liverpool, with his mother particularly keen on the idea of seeing her son play at Anfield.It was while I was playing in Monaco. I had to take a decision. And yes, I was close to Liverpool. My mum was a big fan of Jrgen Klopp and the favourite destination for my mum was Liverpool. She wanted me to go there.I didnt listen because I wanted to play in my city, Paris. I didnt want to leave my country before I was someone. But yes, my mum was always saying Liverpool youre going to be there, playing at Anfield, its going to be insane for you. I was like, OK!'Mbappes mother even travelled to Liverpool as part of the early negotiations, visiting the city and Anfield before returning to discuss the possibility with her son.She went there [for] the first step of the negotiations. She went to the city, she went to the stadium, she met the people. She was like, Its a wonderful club, everybodys so kind, its a family club, a big club.She went to Anfield and fell in love with it. She watched a few games alone, to feel the atmosphere, because she wanted to imagine me in this stadium.Klopp went all out to convince MbappeFormer Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has previously revealed just how far the club went in an attempt to sign Mbappe.Speaking while working as a pundit during the World Cup, Klopp recalled how a Liverpool delegation travelled from Blackpool to Nice to meet Mbappe and his family on a private jet.Liverpool really pulled out all the stops, Klopp said. We just flew in circles, talked with the family, and had a delicious meal. We werent allowed to be seen.We flew in circles it was great and then he went to Paris!Mbappe also remembered the unusual meeting, explaining how Klopp used the flight to outline Liverpools plans for his future.I remember we were on the plane and we were turning around and around in the air while he was explaining his project, Mbappe said.I said, You dont need to convince me. Youre Jrgen Klopp, its Liverpool, a great club, so of course if Im here, I have some interest. But I have other things, other projects, that are also good.I said to him, Whatever decision I take is going to be a good decision because we are talking about some of the biggest clubs in the world.' Topics Kylian Mbappe Liverpool F.C. Real Madrid CF Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Stop blaming the refs Jose! La Liga chief Tebas says Mourinho needs to look closer to home to sort Real Madrid issues Jon Fisher 22nd September, 2026 Five England players to watch during the international break Cian Cheesbrough 21st September, 2026 Stop referee harassment now: Atletico take swipe at Mourinho after fiery Madrid derby Cian Cheesbrough 21st September, 2026 Premier League: 5 key talking points as City steal early march in title race and Carrick comes under fire Nicholas McGee 21st September, 2026 Who has impressed across the first five weeks? Our Team of the Premier League season so far Jon Fisher 21st September, 2026 He wouldnt be in my Liverpool team Carragher urges Iraola to make Wirtz decision after poorest display Nicholas McGee 21st September, 2026
