Yan Diomande, a 19-year-old forward for RB Leipzig (under contract until 2030) and the Ivory Coast national team, was reported to be very close to joining Paris Saint-Germain during this transfer window, but a deal failed to materialize. In recent hours, however, talk has shifted to a move by Real Madrid. Journalists Ben Jacobs and Fabrizio Romano, along with the newspaper Sport, now report that the Madrid club is stepping up its efforts with both Leipzig and the player.
Ben Jacobs: “Optimism following discussions with the player’s camp.”
Fabrizio Romano: “Diomande has opened the door to a move to Real Madrid.”
Sport is “going all-in on Yan Diomande.”
Real Madrid has made its decision and is going all-in on Yan Diomande—the breakout star of the World Cup—with a bid of €120 million, according to SPORT. It is a promising signing for both the present and the future, intended to bolster Mourinho’s attack.
Nothing is certain until it is concrete, but the fact that all media outlets and journalists are reporting the same story in such a short space of time is a strong indicator of a Real Madrid push that could well succeed. There has never been similar momentum from PSG’s side, despite a reported agreement with Diomande. Leipzig’s asking price has always been a stumbling block, and there is no guarantee that will change.
The Parisian club has demonstrated in recent years that it can stand firm on its position and is unwilling to commit to massive transfer fees. If Real Madrid is prepared to exceed the €100 million mark for the Ivorian international, the deal could well be finalized. As for PSG, they are likely working on other targets away from the media spotlight. There is no cause for panic, even though some fans have already begun to lose their composure.
