As Paris Saint-Germain continues its quest for a third Champions League title, the club is expected to make several moves this summer. Among the top targets is Ivorian international Yan Diomandé, currently starring for RB Leipzig. However, prising him away from the Bundesliga side will not come cheap, with the German club reportedly demanding at least €130 million. This hefty price tag has drawn sharp reactions from football pundits.
“It horrifies me because these numbers mean nothing anymore”
Karim Bennani, a journalist, did not hold back when discussing the potential transfer. “It horrifies me because these figures have lost all meaning,” he said during a sports debate. “I watched Sweden’s match and saw Isak, who cost Liverpool €150 million. What value do we assign today? And think of the pressure on the player. Remember Kolo Muani at PSG after arriving for €90 million, or Ramos. Back in the day, Zidane cost €75 million, and everyone thought that was extraordinary—and it was Zidane. Now Diomandé at €130 million?”
“Despite everything, he’s a player who can improve and fit into PSG’s collective”
Benoit Trémoulinas offered a more measured view. “Should PSG compete with Liverpool for Diomandé? I think €130 million is a lot. We live in an instant culture. But still, he’s a player who can develop in the future and slot into PSG’s system under Luis Enrique, who has rarely been wrong. I believe something around €100 million could get the deal done.”
