Klopp Reveals Liverpool's Secret Jet Effort for Mbappé

Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has revealed the extraordinary lengths the club went to in an attempt to sign Kylian Mbappé in 2017, detailing a secretive private jet flight that circled for hours to avoid detection. Klopp made the revelation while working as a television pundit during the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal in Boston on July 9, where he was seen warmly embracing the French star after France's 2-0 victory over Morocco.

Klopp described the episode as "the most expensive non-transfer we invested in." He explained that Liverpool, with his involvement, chartered a private jet from Blackpool, England, to Nice, France. There, Mbappé, then a 19-year-old Monaco starlet, and his entire family boarded the aircraft, which Klopp said featured five rooms. To prevent leaks to the press, the plane did not land at a destination but instead flew in circles for several hours while the Liverpool delegation talked with the family and shared a meal. Despite the lavish effort, Mbappé ultimately chose to join Paris Saint-Germain, initially on loan before a permanent transfer.

The story resurfaced after Klopp and Mbappé were seen sharing an embrace and conversation on the pitch...