Yan Diomande, the 19-year-old RB Leipzig striker (under contract until 2030) who also plays for Ivory Coast, has been linked with a move to the club by some of Europe’s biggest clubs, including Paris Saint-Germain. Sky Sport journalist Philipp Hinze claims that his club has set a very high price tag in the hope of keeping the player who arrived last summer from Leganés.
“Leipzig is fighting to keep the Ivorian for another season. But: Diomande is not untouchable.”
“RB Leipzig is now demanding more than €100 million for Yan Diomande. Since Champions League qualification is a very real possibility, Leipzig is no longer under financial pressure to sell. Diomande’s value is rising. The €20 million paid to Leganés last summer has, in the club’s eyes, more than quintupled in value.”
Meanwhile, Leipzig is preparing a contract adjustment, including a salary increase, to keep Diomande until 2027. Leipzig is fighting to retain the Ivorian for another season. But: Diomande is not untouchable. It depends on potential offers.
Nothing is impossible; Diomande is a player who has particularly impressed this season. We can expect big clubs to inquire about him, and perhaps there will be offers. Leipzig must fight to keep their striker, or at least secure a substantial sum. If the competition materializes, a very high price is possible.
However, this is just a rumor, and we see sums announced in the media every transfer window that are never confirmed. There’s also the “game” of the transfer market, with very high demands used to put pressure on the club. The same goes for the idea of a new contract. Nothing is certain at the moment, let’s remain cautious. We don’t even know if PSG will make a concrete offer this summer, or if any other club will.
