After a stellar season at Leipzig, 19-year-old Yan Diomandé has drawn strong interest from both Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool. While many transfer windows are put on hold during the World Cup, the Ivorian’s future could be decided sooner than expected.
Currently with the Côte d’Ivoire squad at the World Cup, Yan Diomandé continues to dominate transfer headlines. The PSG and Liverpool scouts are keeping a close watch on the Leipzig winger, who has notched 13 goals and 10 assists for his club this season. “I don’t know, I’m a RB Leipzig player, but why not? After that, my agents handle it, and I’m more focused on my World Cup—it’s every four years. So I’m enjoying it fully, and we’ll see about the rest,” the player said in the mixed zone after his team’s successful opening match against Ecuador (1-0) in Philadelphia.
Yan Diomandé’s transfer could be wrapped up during the World Cup
Behind the scenes, Yan Diomandé’s representatives are actively working, and negotiations continue with Liverpool, who are determined to secure the 19-year-old despite stiff competition from PSG. According to Talksport, the deal might even be concluded during the North American World Cup. The buzz around Diomandé shows no signs of fading in the coming days.
“I think he’s first and foremost focused on the World Cup”
“When we were in France for the preparation, journalists told me he was going to sign for PSG. Now I come to the United States and they say he’s going to Liverpool. We’ll see—I think he’s primarily focused on the World Cup right now, and afterward he’ll make the best decision for his career,” said Côte d’Ivoire coach Emerse Faé after the victory over Ecuador.
