PSG forward Kylian Mbappe has been linked with a shock transfer to the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool recently, as well as Real Madrid
Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe has been linked with a shock transfer to Arsenal in recent times.
So, football.london decided to take a look at everything Mbappe has ever said about the north London outfit in the past.
Nearly move
Back in the summer of 2017, Arsenal tried to sign Mbappe from Monaco before the talented youngster eventually joined PSG instead.
Legendary Gunners boss Arsene Wenger was very keen on the player, who hailed the Frenchman's standing during an interview with the Telegraph in 2018. "Yes, I met with Arsene Wenger, who is a great coach," he admitted.
"He has a great reputation here in France, he's well-respected and knows how to develop young players. This was a real option for me.
"But, of course, Paris Saint-Germain was the main option. We weighed up the advantages and disadvantages of all the clubs but my family told me it had to be my decision and one I needed to make.
"It also had to be a long-term decision. So it was up to me and I decided to come here in order to develop."
Wenger admiration
Mbappe has praised Wenger on a number of occasions, hailing his compatriot's legacy whilst revealing more about their transfer conversations.
“He is a real French football monument who has left Arsenal. I have not seen many people in this world being viewed in such a unanimous way,” Mbappe told France Football after Wenger left the north London club.
“When the entirety of Europe gets on its knees in front of him to celebrate him, that certainly means something. A little while ago, before I signed for PSG, we were in contact in 2017.
"I chose a different direction
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