Kylian Mbappe reportedly reached an agreement to sign for a Premier League club well before his move to Real Madrid.
This summer, after months of speculation, it was confirmed that Mbappe had finalized his transfer to Madrid, leaving French powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain.
Following the announcement, Mbappe expressed his excitement on social media: “Nobody can understand how thrilled I am right now. I can’t wait to meet you, Madridistas, and thank you for your incredible support. Hala Madrid!”
However, a recent report suggests that the 25-year-old had a verbal agreement to join Premier League giants Liverpool back in 2022.
According to French news outlet L’Equipe, Liverpool made a substantial €200 million offer for Mbappe.
The forward reportedly agreed verbally to transfer to Anfield, provided he could move to Madrid at a later date.
The report further noted that Liverpool was asked to double their offer, which led to the collapse of negotiations.
Additionally, a source close to Paris Saint-Germain disputed the claim, stating that Liverpool did not have the financial capacity to secure Mbappe.
In 2020, Mbappe praised Liverpool, saying: “This season, Liverpool has been exceptional in the Premier League. They make winning seem effortless, but the reality is that it’s never easy.
“Performances like theirs don’t just occur by chance. Their ruthlessness comes from extensive hard work in training and having an excellent manager.”
Regarding Mbappe, former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp stated: “If Liverpool had unlimited funds, we could sign players like Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, and Erling Haaland. But that’s not who we are. It doesn’t fit with our approach.”
Additionally, Liverpool’s former director of research, Ian Graham, told The Guardian last year: “Statistical models indicate that Kylian Mbappe is currently the best player in Europe. However, financially, he’s beyond Liverpool’s reach. We focus on getting the best value for our money.”
