RB Leipzig HubWhat's happening with Yan Diomande?
RB Leipzig is determined to keep Yan Diomande. The 19-year-old is a sought-after player and is set to move to Paris Saint-Germain.
The offensive star will play with the Ivory Coast against Norway on Tuesday to reach the round of 16 of the World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
What's the future like?
The Champions League winner from France has been courting Diomande for months and has been in a distant duel with Liverpool.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-16 | SC Freiburg 4-1 RB Leipzig |
| 2026 | RB Leipzig is in 3rd place in the Bundesliga, 65 points, 20 wins, 5 draws, 9 losses |
What does RB Leipzig say?
The English journalist Ben Jacobs reports that PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has made direct contact with Red Bull boss Oliver Mintzlaff.
RB Leipzig does not want to sell Diomande. The chairman of RB Leipzig, Oliver Mintzlaff, said at the end of April: „If I were the sports manager, I would not sell this young player. No matter what price is called.“
Current situation
RB Leipzig is working to extend the contract with its top star to significantly better terms. A move to France is currently not an issue for the sports management around sports manager Marcel Schäfer.
The current situation of RB Leipzig: | Category | Value | | --- | --- | | League position | 3rd place | | Points | 65 | | Goals | 66:47 (+19) | | Title race | 24 points behind Bayern München | | Last game | SC Freiburg 4-1 RB Leipzig (2026-05-16) | | Current form | 2 wins, 0 draws, 3 losses (LLWWL) |
