French national team captain Kylian Mbappe is considering choosing Liverpool after his contract with PSG expires, instead of Real Madrid as previously speculated.
Mbappe has been free to negotiate with other clubs since January, as he only has six months left on his contract with PSG. The Parc des Princes club still wants to keep the 25-year-old striker, but it will be difficult to convince Mbappe to refuse attractive offers from other clubs.
According to the French newspaper Le Parisien , Liverpool is emerging as the "most dangerous and potentially strong contender" for Mbappe's signature. The English club hasn't been mentioned much before, as Mbappe has previously expressed his desire to play only for Real Madrid. However, after years of unsuccessful negotiations with the Spanish club, the French striker is ready to change his plans and move to Anfield if the opportunity arises.
Mbappe during PSG's 3-1 victory over Metz on December 20, 2023. Photo: AFP
Jurgen Klopp, a big admirer of Mbappe's talent, is reportedly willing to do anything to bring the French forward to Liverpool. Mohamed Salah's contract expires in 2025, and he is being courted by several Saudi Arabian clubs, which could affect Liverpool's interest in Mbappe. Liverpool might consider selling Salah to recoup a significant sum and reinvest it in signing Mbappe in January. Doing so would put them ahead of Real Madrid, who are still hoping to sign Mbappe on a free transfer this summer.
Signing Mbappe would also be Liverpool's way of declaring war on Man City in the coming years. However, Le Parisien also points out that leaving PSG could be a risky decision for Mbappe, as the striker is being given the best possible conditions at Parc des Princes. Some also doubt that Real's tactics will bring out Mbappe's best abilities, or that the Spanish club cannot afford his salary.
Mbappe's future will largely depend on his mother, Fayza Lamari, who recently signed a contract to represent the French international again. In October, Marca reported that Lamari would no longer represent her son due to new FIFA regulations. But this did not happen.
Recently, when asked about Mbappe's uncertain future, PSG coach Luis Enrique said: "As I've said many times before, this doesn't depend on me. I'm not the right person to answer this question."
Mbappe joined PSG on a loan deal from Monaco in the summer of 2017, before being permanently signed in the summer of 2018 for $200 million. The French striker immediately became a key player for PSG, scoring over 225 goals and providing 100 assists in nearly 300 appearances across all competitions, helping the club win five Ligue 1 titles, three French Cups, two French League Cups, and two French Super Cups.
Previously, he had the opportunity to join Real Madrid twice, in 2021 and 2022. The first time, the Spanish team failed to sign him because PSG refused to sell. The second time, Mbappe wanted to leave, but ultimately extended his contract with the French club for another two years. Real Madrid is therefore very cautious about Mbappe. They don't want to fail again, as this could damage the reputation and honor of Europe's most successful club.
Duy Doan (according to Daily Mail )
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