Transfer news – PSG have a major edge beyond Diomande deal

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·29 juin 2026

Transfer news – PSG have a major edge beyond Diomande deal

Yan Diomande, a 19-year-old forward for RB Leipzig (under contract until 2030) and Ivory Coast, has been reported in recent hours to be very close to Paris Saint-Germain. Journalist Fabrizio Romano and L’Equipe provide an update on a player determined to join PSG, which has opened talks with the German club while holding an advantage over Liverpool.

Fabrizio Romano:

Yan Diomandé has given his verbal agreement to sign a five-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain. Salary and details agreed according to Fabrice Hawkins, he wants to join PSG. Negotiations have started between the clubs in a separate deal from that of Maghnes Akliouche, both are ongoing.

L’Equipe:

The two parties have not yet fully agreed on a five-year contract, but they are very close. That will not be an issue for finalizing the transfer, which we were told on Sunday was “very close.” In Paris, Diomandé will earn less money than at Liverpool, a club that has been very persistent in recent weeks. According to the English press, the Reds’ initial offers exceeded €100 million. But in this case, Paris has an asset to lower the price: the closeness between Oliver Mintzlaff, chairman of the supervisory board of the German club, and Al-Khelaïfi. The two men know each other very well, speak regularly, and the German is even a member of the board of the EFC (European Football Club), the powerful club union also chaired by the Qatari.

All the media agree in saying that Diomande is getting closer to PSG, so we can hope there is substance to it. Even if the transfer market can always spring surprises, which leads us to remain somewhat cautious. The transfer still seems to be well advanced, at least on the player’s side. That is important, although an agreement between the clubs remains essential.

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There seems to be hope there, as PSG has the means and a good relationship with Leipzig. However, we know that obstacles are possible. So we are waiting before fully celebrating.

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