Kylian Mbappé’s Transfer Saga: Liverpool’s £200M Offer Explained

After spending seven seasons at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), Kylian Mbappé has officially departed for Real Madrid during the recent summer transfer window, fulfilling a long-held dream. However, new revelations suggest that his exit could have occurred as early as 2022, shortly after he had extended his contract with the French club. Liverpool was reportedly keen on securing his signature, but the financial demands for Mbappé were staggering. Here’s a closer look at the situation.

The 2022 Contract Extension and Initial Transfer Requests

In 2022, PSG successfully managed to keep Kylian Mbappé at the club by persuading him to extend his contract. The French forward was promised certain assurances regarding future transfer dealings, but these promises were not upheld. Reports indicate that shortly after signing the extension with PSG, Mbappé expressed a desire to leave the club, contingent on receiving transfer offers. He ultimately brought two options to the table: one from Real Madrid and another from Liverpool, the latter of which was prepared to offer €200 million.

Liverpool’s €200 Million Offer vs. PSG’s Demands

With Kylian Mbappé reportedly open to a transfer to Liverpool, the Reds put forth a substantial €200 million bid. This offer was directed to Antero Henrique, the former sporting director of PSG, who maintained close ties with the Parisian club and was responsible for negotiations with Mbappé’s camp during the summer of 2022. However, according to sources, Henrique demanded a staggering €400 million from Liverpool, effectively quashing any chances of the deal progressing.

Contradictory Accounts on Liverpool’s Interest

Liverpool has long been interested in Kylian Mbappé, with Jürgen Klopp even reaching out to the player’s entourage at the time. Nevertheless, there are conflicting narratives regarding the nature of Liverpool’s approach in the summer of 2022. While some insiders claim there was an oral discussion, others have denied it outright, stating, “Liverpool never came with a written offer. Moreover, Liverpool did not possess the funds for such a deal.”