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Mbappe: When I was in Monaco, Bayern Dortmund and Leipzig had come to see me

10:17am, 8 September 2025【Football】

Hupu September 7th News Kilian Mbappe is one of the world football superstars today - the 2018 World Cup champion has been playing for Real Madrid since 2024. Now he revealed: Bayern Munich once wanted to have him very much!

In an interview with Bistro, the Frenchman said: "When I was young and able to leave Monaco, Bayern Munich found me."

It was 2017, and Mbappe was still playing for Monaco in Ligue 1. The young player attracted half of Europe's attention, including even the Bundesliga champion from Munich. However, he eventually transferred to Paris Saint-Germain for 180 million euros.

But Bayern Munich is not the only club to try their luck: "Bortmond also asked, and there is RB Leipzig. I remember these three clubs."

Now, Mbappe smiled and said, "Maybe there are other clubs. But it's a bit too long now."

The superstar has now signed with Real Madrid. Although his first year on the court was not perfect – Barcelona celebrated their victory in the league and was eliminated by Arsenal in the Champions League.

Despite this, Mbappe still looks to the future and is eager to eventually win an important championship at Real Madrid: "Our goal is consistent: win the trophy."

So, who will become the Bundesliga champion? For Mbappe, the answer is obvious: "Bayern Munich. The Bundesliga champion is Bayern Munich, and they will win."