This week, L’Equipe reported that Liverpool was plotting a potential move for Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappé in 2022. Moreover, there’s a reason why the Frenchman wanted out two seasons ago.
Liverpool’s offer was a substantial €200 million, plus a short-term contract that would have allowed Mbappé to join Real Madrid afterward. However, PSG’s then sporting director, Antero Henrique, categorically rejected the offer.
L’Equipe reports (h/t Le10Sport) that the forward wanted out of the French capital because of the lack of big-name arrivals. According to the outlet, Mbappé was indeed expecting several big names to join PSG, particularly Robert Lewandowski and Bernardo Silva.
In the end, neither of these stars signed with the club, which angered the French star and initiated the process of his split from PSG. The 2022 FIFA World Cup runner-up would extend his contract with the Parisians until 2025.
Nonetheless, he didn’t exercise the option to remain one more year in the French capital. After last season, Mbappé left the Parisians as a free agent and signed with Real Madrid.
