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Kylian Mbappe Reveals Arsene Wenger's Reaction When He Turned Down Arsenal

Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe has revealed former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger wished him good luck after he rejected a move to the Gunners in 2017.

During his time with Monaco, Mbappe emerged as one of the world's most exciting prospects. Almost every European giant was interested in signing the teenager, but he eventually joined PSG on loan in 2017 before securing a permanent move to Paris during the summer.

Speaking in an interview with France Football, Mbappe admitted he is full of respect for Wenger. He said: "He is a real French football monument who has left Arsenal.