The arrival of Kylian Mbappé at Real Madrid has caused a stir in the world of football. Many are wondering how the young Frenchman has managed to reach the top of European football. In this article, we reveal the story of how Pep Guardiola tried to sign Mbappé three times, without success.
The Athletic reports that in the summer of 2017, Mbappé was a young player who was starting to make a name for himself at Monaco. Guardiola, coach of Manchester City at the time, saw great potential in him and decided to call him to try to sign him. However, Mbappé rejected the City’s offer, as his dream was to play for Paris Saint Germain.
A year later, Mbappé was crowned world champion with France. Guardiola tried again, but the Frenchman rejected him again. This time, Mbappé was already a world star and PSG were not willing to let him go.
In 2021, Mbappé had the opportunity to sign for City again. Guardiola offered him a millionaire contract, but the Frenchman rejected it again. This time, Mbappé had his mind set on Real Madrid, the club he finally signed for in the summer of 2022.
The story of Mbappé’s three rejections of Guardiola shows us the determination and character of the young Frenchman. Mbappé has always been clear about what he wants and has not hesitated to reject millionaire offers to pursue his dream. Without a doubt, we are facing a unique player who is called to make history in world football.
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