Malick Fofana agent makes Liverpool transfer admission after Everton snub - 'Like Kylian Mbappe'

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A representative of Malick Fofana, who was linked with Liverpool during the summer transfer window, says his client is likely to end up at one of the biggest clubs in the world in the future. "He did not want to take this risk." Pena added that Fofana could "become a world star like Kylian Mbappe, Lamine Yamal or Kevin De Bruyne", backing him to end up at one of the biggest clubs in the world.

"If he succeeds, he could move from Lyon to a top 10 club. He belongs at clubs like Liverpool, Manchester City and Bayern Munich." Malick Fofana celebrates after scoring during the match between Olympique Lyonnais and Toulouse on October 5, 2025 (Image: ALEX MARTIN/AFP via Getty Images) Fofana scored 11 goals in all competitions last season and has already found the back of the net twice in the current campaign.

Kevin De Bruyne was recently asked about Fofana and he compared him to a former Manchester City teammate. Malick is younger and is still picking things up." Asked about transfer interest from Liverpool and Chelsea at the end of the summer transfer window, Fofana explained his decision.