Overview
- TV pundit Lothar Matthäus praised RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande’s talent but advised the 19-year-old not to jump to Bayern yet, citing his rapid rise and need for continued development.
- Leipzig executives indicated they plan to keep Diomande, with Marcel Schäfer stressing long-term retention and describing the club as firmly in control of any talks.
- Diomande is reportedly on Bayern’s shortlist according to Sky, though this is characterized as interest rather than an active negotiation.
- The Ivory Coast international has strong numbers this season and at the Africa Cup, and his Leipzig contract runs to 2030 without a release clause.
- Sportbild reports Leipzig would demand a fee of around €100 million, while Matthäus also notes Bayern are well stocked on the wings with Michael Olise, Luis Díaz, Lennart Karl and Serge Gnabry.