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Leipzig Flies Yan Diomande Back After AFCON Exit as Transfer Interest Intensifies

A long contract without a release clause gives Leipzig leverage over any move.

Overview

  • RB Leipzig arranged a private jet to return the 19-year-old from Agadir on Sunday, with the winger expected to be available for Wednesday’s home match against Freiburg, according to BILD.
  • Diomande said in a TikTok livestream that his dream is to play for Liverpool, noting his and his father’s desire to see him at Anfield.
  • Bayern Munich have listed the Leipzig winger as a leading left‑wing option, per Sky and BILD, while Liverpool, PSG, Manchester United and Arsenal are also monitoring him.
  • Leipzig executives point to a contract running to 2030 with no release clause and an internal valuation of at least €100 million, compared with a Transfermarkt estimate near €45 million.
  • The breakout Bundesliga season includes six goals and two assists in 14 league matches, league‑leading progressive carries per 90, and Opta data showing the most successful 1v1s at the Africa Cup.