What initially appeared to be a race between Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain for the signature of Yan Diomandé has taken a decisive turn. The Ivorian winger, currently shining at the World Cup with Côte d’Ivoire, has chosen the French capital over Anfield, with the PSG set to finalize his arrival faster than anticipated.
From Leipzig to Paris: Diomandé’s unexpected choice
The RB Leipzig attacker, who has already turned heads in the Bundesliga, now has his sights set on Ligue 1. Despite Liverpool’s relentless pursuit—with two bids exceeding €100 million—the Ivorian international has opted for the Parisian club. Sources close to the negotiations confirm the PSG’s growing confidence in securing the deal ahead of schedule.
PSG accelerates to beat the competition
With direct access to Leipzig’s leadership through Nasser Al-Khelaïfi’s strong ties with Oliver Mintzlaff, the club is moving swiftly to lock down Diomandé’s signature. If talks progress as planned, the Ivorian star could become the first major summer signing for PSG—even ahead of Maghnes Akliouche, whose transfer had previously seemed imminent. An official announcement may arrive within days, reshaping the club’s transfer strategy entirely.
Diomandé’s focus remains on Côte d’Ivoire’s World Cup run
For now, Yan Diomandé stays fully committed to Côte d’Ivoire’s World Cup campaign, with a Round of 16 clash against Norway looming. Yet the possibility of joining PSG after the tournament is never far from his mind. In a recent interview, he shared, “My future is being handled by my team. I’m staying focused—my heart has always belonged to PSG since I was a kid. My father was a big fan. But right now, my priority is the World Cup. We’ll see what happens next.”
