Following an outstanding debut season with RB Leipzig, football phenom Yan Diomande reportedly captured the attention of both Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool. However, it appears the Reds are poised to secure the young talent, with an agreement understood to be in place between the parties. Meanwhile, the capital club seems to have deemed the asking price for his transfer excessive, leading to a potential withdrawal from the race.
After dazzling on the field with 13 goals and 10 assists across all competitions in his inaugural season with RB Leipzig, Yan Diomande continued to impress during his 2026 World Cup debut for Côte d’Ivoire in their 1-0 victory over Équateur. Following that match, the 19-year-old winger addressed questions regarding his future, as he had been widely linked with both PSG and Liverpool.
“i arrive in the united states and they tell me he’s signing for liverpool”
“My agents are handling that, and I am more focused on my World Cup. That’s the most important thing. It doesn’t happen often, it’s every four years, so I’m making the most of it. The rest, we’ll see,” Yan Diomande stated. Even Côte d’Ivoire coach Emerse Faé was questioned on the subject: “When we were in France for preparation, journalists were saying he was going to sign for PSG. Now, today, I arrive in the United States and they tell me he’s signing for Liverpool. We’ll see. I think he is very focused on the World Cup first, and then he will make the best decision for the rest of his career.”
psg abandons diomande pursuit
Between PSG and Liverpool, it appears the Reds have emerged victorious in this transfer contest. An agreement has reportedly been reached between the English club and the Ivorian international (12 caps), while Parisian officials have decided not to proceed further with the deal. The capital club was reportedly deterred by the substantial sum demanded by RB Leipzig, which is said to be requesting no less than €120M for Yan Diomande’s services.
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