Jurgen Klopp shares moment with Kylian Mbappe after revealing Liverpool transfer story

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Broadcast cameras captured him embracing with Mbappe as the pair held what looked to be a jovial conversation.Jurgen Klopp prevoiusly held talks with Kylian Mbappe about signing him at Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)As Klopp had revealed just moments beforehand, it’s not the first time the pair have spoken to each other.The 59-year-old revealed during the game that he held talks with Mbappe during his time in charge at Anfield, with Liverpool having been in discussions to sign him while he was still a Monaco player in 2017 before his eventual move to Paris Saint-Germain.“The most expensive non-transfer we [Liverpool] invested in,” Klopp explained (via Keven Bader on X). Then we flew around in a circle, talked with the family, ate good food.”Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.

Learn moreLiverpool FC have launched their new home kit for the 2026/27, inspired by iconic adidas strip worn during the club's 1989/90 title-winning campaign.Questioned why he didn’t leave the plane for the talks, Klopp responded: “We couldn't be seen.“We flew in a circle. And then he went to Paris…”Previous reports had claimed that Mbappe held a two-hour meeting with Liverpool owner John Henry on his private jet as he weighed up a transfer from Monaco, although Klopp’s involvement had not been revealed until now.Mbappe confirmed he spoke to Liverpool during an interview with The Telegraph in 2022, revealing: "We talked a little bit, but not too much."We talked a little bit.

I talked to Liverpool because it’s the favorite club of my mum; my mum loves Liverpool. It’s a good club, and we met them five years ago.