The third in dispute: Mbappé confirmed talks with Klopp to join Liverpool

Everyone believed that PSG and Real Madrid were the only clubs that moved for Kylian Mbappé in recent months. However, this Monday, the striker confessed that there was a third institution that tried to enter the bid. According to the footballer’s statements, Liverpool, with Jürgen Klopp acting as an intermediary, wanted to sign him.

“It wasn’t just about Real Madrid and PSG, I was in talks to join Jürgen Klopp at Liverpool.”revealed the Bondy-born in a chat with the British outlet The Telegraph. “We talk a little, but not too much. We talked a little”confirmed the attacker, who chose to renew with the Gauls until mid-2025.

Immediately, Mbappé pointed out that the rapprochement with the ‘Reds’ took place because Fayza Lamari, his mother, likes the Anfield entity. “I spoke to Liverpool because it is my mother’s favorite club, my mother loves Liverpool. I don’t know why, you’ll have to ask him!”added the French international.

Then, Kylian gave a positive assessment of Liverpool as an institution and stated that he had the opportunity to be in England to learn more about Anfield. “It is a good club and we met them five years ago. When I was in Monaco I met them. It’s a big club.”limited the gunner in relation to the Champions League finalist.

Along the same lines, Mbappé commented that, in 2017, when he left Monaco, it was actually Liverpool that had the most options to incorporate him. However, the striker chose to join Paris Saint Germain. This yes, the champion of the world does not hide the admiration by the game of the ‘Reds’ under the control of Kloop.

What did Klopp say about Mbappé?

Last week, the German coach gave a press conference in which he answered a question related to Liverpool’s interest in the Frenchman. “Of course we are interested in Mbappé, we are not blind. We like”acknowledged the coach.

However, the German pointed out that the English could not compete with PSG and Real Madrid. “We cannot be part of that battle. There are other clubs involved and that’s fine. He is a great player”sentenced a few days ago.