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Manchester United REJECTED chance to sign Kylian Mbappe after Ryan Giggs scouting mission
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Manchester United had the opportunity to sign Kylian Mbappe in 2015, but their scouts, including Ryan Giggs, did not consider him good enough.
Mbappe is now widely regarded as one of the best footballers in the world.
- Ryan Giggs was involved in the scouting mission
- The rejection occurred in 2015
- Manchester United rejected Kylian Mbappe in 2015
- Ryan Giggs was involved in the scouting mission
- The rejection occurred in 2015
- Manchester United had the opportunity to sign Kylian Mbappe in 2015, but their scouts, including Ryan Giggs, did not consider him good enough.
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The rejection highlights Manchester United's missed opportunity to sign a top player
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