In a fresh interview, Kylian Mbappé revealed how his mother fell in love with Liverpool’s Anfield and pushed for a transfer that never materialised. The French striker explained why he chose to stay in Paris with PSG, while still eyeing a Ballon d’Or and a World Cup triumph.
Kylian Mbappé opened up about a long‑standing rumor that he once came close to joining Liverpool, saying his mother’s affection for Anfield was a key factor in the speculation. In a wide‑ranging interview published today, the French forward recounted that his mum "went to Anfield and fell in love" with the stadium, which made a Liverpool move seem inevitable at the time.
According to the Daily Mail’s report on 22 September 2026, Mbappé’s mother was a fervent Jurgen Klopp fan and even imagined a future where her son would don the red of Liverpool. The striker confirmed that a private jet meeting with Klopp took place in 2017, but he ultimately rejected the offer, preferring to remain in his home city.
Mbappé explained that the decisive factor was his desire to play in Paris, a sentiment he expressed when reflecting on a potential 2016 transfer. He chose to sign for Paris Saint‑Germain instead, a decision he described as “desperate to play in my city, Paris,” despite the allure of the Premier League and his mother’s wishes.
Today, the 28‑year‑old remains a key figure at PSG, chasing both a Ballon d’Or and a World Cup title with France. He told Yahoo Sports that his focus is on delivering trophies for club and country, while the Liverpool episode now serves as a personal anecdote about family influence and career choices.