Wise or Risky? What if Liverpool Had Signed Kylian Mbappé in 2022?
Football is a game of what-ifs, and sometimes reports surface that make us wonder how things could have turned out differently. One such scenario is the possibility of Kylian Mbappé joining Liverpool in 2022. A new report suggests that the French striker was close to opting for a move to Anfield, but ultimately chose to join Real Madrid instead.
According to L’Equipe, Mbappé fell out with Paris Saint-Germain after agreeing a new deal with the club in the summer of 2022. PSG then asked him to find a new club, and he reportedly came back with offers from Real Madrid and Liverpool. But how would things have played out if Liverpool had signed Mbappé in 2022?
The Financial Burden
First and foremost, signing Mbappé would have come with a hefty price tag. PSG was reportedly looking for €200 million in transfer fees, which would have been a significant issue for Liverpool. The club had already spent €127 million on Darwin Núñez and Cody Gakpo that summer, and another €18 million on other players. While they could have potentially redirected those funds towards signing Mbappé, it would have stretched their finances to the limit.
Additionally, Mbappé’s wages were reportedly €56 million per year, which would have added to the financial burden. It’s worth noting that Liverpool’s income and expenses graph above shows how the club’s spending panned out during that period. The graph highlights the significant investment made in rebuilding the squad, which would have been compromised if Mbappé had joined the club.
The Consequences
So, what would have happened if Liverpool had signed Mbappé in 2022? The French striker’s plan was reportedly to join the club for a set period of time before moving on to Real Madrid. However, it’s unlikely that the Spanish club would have been willing to pay a similar fee to the €200 million Liverpool would have needed to pay.
As a result, Liverpool may have found themselves in a similar situation to PSG, where Mbappé was content to run down his contract and join Real Madrid for free. This would have allowed Liverpool to enjoy having a world-class striker in their team for one or two seasons, but would have put immense strain on the club’s finances.
The Conclusion
In conclusion, while signing Kylian Mbappé in 2022 would have been an exciting prospect for Liverpool fans, it’s unlikely that it would have been a wise decision for the club. The financial burden would have been significant, and it’s unlikely that the club would have been able to rebuild the rest of their squad to the level that it now stands at today.
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