BVB wanted Mbappé: superstar reveals odd meeting with Klopp | OneFootball

Kylian Mbappé could once have ended up at BVB. Now the superstar has spoken about Borussia Dortmund’s interest and his talks with Jürgen Klopp.

Around ten years ago, Borussia Dortmund came close to securing the services of a future global star. Kylian Mbappé has confirmed that BVB were among the clubs that showed early interest in signing the French forward. In the end, however, Mbappé chose a different career path.

“There were many clubs, including Dortmund,” the current Real Madrid professional explained in an interview with Sport Bild. The fact that a move to Germany did not happen had nothing to do with any lack of appreciation for BVB. Rather, Mbappé did not yet want to leave his homeland at that point.

Former Dortmund scout Sven Mislintat had already spoken a few years ago about the club’s interest in the Frenchman. According to him, BVB looked closely at the then-young attacking player in 2016. “It was a real shame that we couldn’t establish any connection with Kylian,” Mislintat said in a Kicker podcast.

Mbappé raves about meeting former BVB coach Jürgen Klopp

It was not only Dortmund that tried to sign Mbappé. A year later, Liverpool FC also attempted to bring the Frenchman to England. That led to an unusual meeting with then-Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp. To keep the talks as secret as possible, the two met on a private jet. Mbappé apparently still looks back fondly on the negotiations with Klopp. “It was definitely something special, but great. And honestly: I would have loved to join him back then,” said the 27-year-old.

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Despite Liverpool’s interest, Mbappé chose Paris Saint-Germain in 2017. He initially moved from AS Monaco to Paris on loan before PSG signed him permanently for 180 million euros. Mbappé explained that decision by saying he was not yet ready to move abroad at the time.

Since 2024, the 2018 World Cup winner has been playing for Real Madrid. One major goal still drives him: “To win the Champions League.” For Dortmund, meanwhile, the question remains of how the club’s history might have unfolded with Mbappé in the black-and-yellow shirt.

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