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Klopp's Secret Mission: The €500m Mbappé 'Non-Transfer'
10 Jul
Summary
- Liverpool spent €500m on a deal that never happened for Mbappé.
- Klopp flew on a private jet with the Mbappé family.
- Mbappé ultimately joined Paris Saint-Germain in 2017.
Jürgen Klopp has disclosed the remarkable lengths Liverpool pursued in their bid to recruit Kylian Mbappé during his time at Monaco. The forward emerged as a talent in Monaco's 2016-17 Champions League semi-final run.
Klopp recounted a clandestine meeting where he flew with the Mbappé family on a private jet, circling in the air while sharing a meal. This ambitious attempt, estimated at €500 million, was ultimately unsuccessful, as Mbappé moved to Paris Saint-Germain in August 2017 on loan, later signing permanently for €180 million.
The former Liverpool manager confirmed his prior negotiations with other players, expressing his difficulty in securing signings. Mbappé's mother, reportedly a Liverpool fan, was part of the family involved in the discussions.
