“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.”

ESPN · Sep 21 · Mbappé recalls turning down Liverpool to play in his hometown Paris

“I was close to Liverpool. My mum was a big fan of Jürgen Klopp and the favourite destination for my mum was Liverpool. She wanted me to go there.”

ESPN · Sep 21 · Mbappé recalls turning down Liverpool to play in his hometown Paris

“I didn't listen because I wanted to play in my city, Paris. I didn't want to leave my country before I was someone.”

Yahoo Sports · Sep 21 · Mbappé recalls turning down Liverpool to play in his hometown Paris

“I remember we were on the plane and we were turning around and around in the air while he was explaining his project.”

ESPN · Sep 21 · Mbappé recalls turning down Liverpool to play in his hometown Paris