Jump to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSports StaffThursday 10 September 2026 12:04 BSTGiggs said Man United had the chance to sign Kylian Mbappe over a decade ago (Getty)Ryan Giggs has revealed that Manchester United turned down the chance to sign Kylian Mbappe in 2015 following an unenthusiastic report from a club scout.Giggs said on the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast that he was initially tipped off about the teenage French talent by a Manchester United supporter named Lionel while walking near a hotel in the south of France during his tenure as assistant manager under Louis van Gaal.After receiving detailed information via email, Giggs and fellow assistant coach Albert Stuivenberg reviewed footage of Mbappe playing for Monaco's youth side and were immediately impressed by his exceptional potential.Despite Giggs urging United's recruitment department to act, a scout sent to watch Mbappe play against Paris Saint-Germain reported back that the club was uncertain about his ability, resulting in the pursuit being abandoned.Mbappe went on to lead Monaco to the Ligue 1 title in 2017 before completing a high-profile move to Paris Saint-Germain, winning the World Cup with France, and eventually joining Real Madrid in 2024.In fullRyan Giggs reveals why Manchester United ignored Kylian Mbappe transfer recommendationMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in