French plаyer Kyliаn Mbаppe hаs spоken аbоut his friendship with NBа legend LeBrоn Jаmes, sаying thаt the twо men аre very clоse аnd thаt Mbаppe оften аsks Jаmes fоr guidаnce оn hоw tо аdvаnce in his prоfessiоn. Mbаppe аnd Jаmes hаve knоwn eаch оther since they met аt а Nike event in New Yоrk in 2018.

In the time after, the friendship between the two players deepened as Mbappe spoke highly of James, who is not only a professional basketball player but also an investor in Liverpool FC’s parent business, Fenway Sports Group.

The news of Mbappe’s transfer has ignited rumors that he could join Liverpool, but PSG is pushing to prolong his contract with a season offer of £86.15 million.

Mbappe is a notable figure in French football, serving as captain of both the national team and PSG’s starting lineup. The club has kept Mbappe on staff even after Neymar and Lionel Messi have left. Because of their shared connection with Nike, Mbappe and James are good friends, and Mbappe says that James had a major impact on his professional choices.

“His career is far ahead of mine, and he has done things outside of sports that have solidified his status as a legend,” Mbappe told GQ Magazine. “The opportunity to consult with such influential figures helps me mold my projects in a way that resonates with today’s youth.”