Following an outstanding season with Leipzig, 19-year-old Yan Diomandé has caught the attention of Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool. While many transfer deals are on hold during the World Cup, the Ivorian’s future might be resolved soon.
Transfer of Yan Diomandé to be decided during the World Cup?
Currently playing at the World Cup with Côte d’Ivoire, Yan Diomandé remains a hot topic in the transfer market. PSG and Liverpool are closely tracking the Leipzig winger, who has scored 13 goals and provided 10 assists for his club this season. “I don’t know, I’m a RB Leipzig player, but why not? My agents are handling it, and I’m more focused on my World Cup – it’s the most important, it comes every four years. So I’m enjoying it fully, and we’ll see about the rest later,” the player said in the mixed zone after his team’s successful opening match against Ecuador (1-0) in Philadelphia.
“I think he’s very focused on the World Cup first”
Ivorian coach Emerse Faé added after the win over Ecuador: “When we were in France for preparation, journalists told me he was going to sign for PSG. Now I’m in the United States and they say he’s going to Liverpool. We’ll see – I think he’s very focused on the World Cup first, and then he’ll make the best decision for his career.” Behind the scenes, Yan Diomandé’s agents are staying busy, and negotiations continue with Liverpool, which is determined to secure the 19-year-old despite strong competition from PSG. The transfer could even be finalized during the World Cup in North America. The buzz around Diomandé is unlikely to fade in the coming days.
