The forward for Paris Saint-Germain, Kylian Mbappe, has made no secret of the fact that he looks up to LeBron James and often seeks his advice on matters professional.

Mbappe and James have been close after meeting at a Nike event in New York in 2018. After a second stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers, James signed a contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, while Mbappe’s permanent move from AS Monaco to PSG also occurred that year.

James holds stock in Liverpool FC’s parent company, Fenway Sports Group, an American sports company, and the Frenchman is a devoted NBA fan. James is a huge football fan as well. Although PSG has made an attempt to re-sign Mbappe for a season-long contract worth £86.15 million, the 25-year-old’s revelation has sparked speculation that Liverpool may be his next stop.Mbappe is a football player for France and one of the most well-known athletes in the world. Lionel Messi and Neymar left PSG at the end of the previous campaign, but the attacker—who also captains his country—is still employed by the team.

Since James joined with Nike, Mbappe and James have been close, and the Frenchman’s connections to Liverpool are maintained because of the club’s affiliation with Nike. Speaking in public about his friendship with the NBA’s all-time great, Mbappe has disclosed that the latter has a big impact on his career decisions.

According to Mbappe’s statement to GQ, “He has a much more advanced career than I do, and projects outside sport that have cemented his place as a legend.” “Having the opportunity to consult with such inspirational figures allows me to modify my projects and make my own content as useful as possible for today’s youth.”Since these initiatives grow with me, they hold a lot of personal significance for me. In order to help me spread values like sharing and communication, I make an effort to be in the company of partners who not only encourage me but also comprehend and validate my dedication to society.

Though Mbappe is just starting his prime and James is getting close to retirement, their careers couldn’t be more dissimilar. While Mbappe can also call himself a “World Champion” after winning the 2018 World Cup with France and finishing second in 2022 despite scoring a hat trick in the final against Argentina, James has won four NBA titles and been awarded MVP.

James’s share price at Liverpool would increase dramatically if he transferred there, but it’s unlikely that the Premier League team could match PSG’s offer given that Mbappe is still James’s close friend. Mbappe’s contract with PSG will expire at the end of the current campaign. Real Madrid has been interested in signing the attacker for a number of transfer windows, but the French team will try their hardest to sign him again.