Kylian Mbappe Opens Up on His Relationship With Liverpool Co-owner LeBron James Amid Anfield Links

Kylian Mbappe Opens Up on His Relationship With Liverpool Co-owner LeBron James Amid Anfield Links

Fred Kennedy
updated at February 13, 2024 at 11:54 AM
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  • Kylian Mbappe has disclosed he often seeks career advice from LeBron James
  • James, who has interests in football, co-owns Premier League side, Liverpool
  • Mbappe's revelation came when he has continually been linked with Anfield move

Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe has opened up about his relationship with Liverpool co-owner, LeBron James.

Mbappe and James are understood to have grown close since 2018 when the pair met for the first time during a Nike event in New York.

Kylian Mbappe looks on during the Ligue 1 match between RC Lens and Paris Saint-Germain. Photo by Catherine Steenkeste.
Kylian Mbappe looks on during the Ligue 1 match between RC Lens and Paris Saint-Germain. Photo by Catherine Steenkeste.
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According to The Mirror, the duo's meeting came at a when monumental changes were happening in their careers, with Mbappe joining PSG permanently from Monaco as James signed for LA Lakers.

Incredibly, while James has largely made a name for himself in the NBA, he also has a keen interest in football.

The American superstar is an investor in Fenway Sports Group, the company that owns Premier League side, Liverpool.

Mbappe speaks on his relationship with James

Mbappe has now disclosed that he enjoys a close relationship with James, and he regularly seeks career advice from the NBA legend.

"He has a much more advanced career than I do, and projects outside sport that have cemented his place as a legend," Mbappe told GQ Magazine.
"Being able to ask such inspiring personalities for advice is a chance to adjust my projects and create my own thing," he continued.

Mbappe's revelation comes at a time when he is expected to make a major decision on his future with PSG.

The Frenchman's deal with the Ligue 1 club is set to expire at the end of the ongoing season.

Real Madrid are understood to be the firm favourites to secure his services, while Liverpool have also been linked with a possible move.

Mbappe admits he misses Messi

Sports Brief reported on Mbappe admitting he misses Messi after the Argentina captain left Ligue 1 to join Inter Miami in Major League Soccer last month.

The France national team captain explained what the former Barcelona captain offers on the field, which suited his style of football, but he hasn't had anyone to do that since he left.

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