Ivorian prodigy Yan Diomande has decided to join Paris Saint-Germain instead of Liverpool if he leaves RB Leipzig this summer, according to an exclusive report by The Athletic.
Liverpool’s €100m Bid Rejected as Leipzig Demand More for ‘Salah Successor’
The Premier League giants had previously launched a massive bid exceeding €100 million to sign the promising winger. However, RB Leipzig turned down the offer, holding out for a fee of at least €120 million. While Liverpool intended to return with an improved offer to meet the German club’s valuation for the 19-year-old—who is highly regarded at Anfield as the ideal successor to Mohamed Salah—the player’s personal preference has altered the transfer saga.
According to the latest updates, Diomande has no desire to move to Merseyside. Instead, he favors a switch to Paris Saint-Germain, drawn by the ambitious and highly successful project currently unfolding at the Parc des Princes.
Why Diomande Prefers Luis Enrique and Dembele’s Ballon d’Or Legacy
The young star, who is currently representing Ivory Coast at the 2026 World Cup, believes that the Parisian sporting project aligns perfectly with his career development. Crucially, he is eager to work under the tactical guidance of manager Luis Enrique. Furthermore, Diomande prioritizes winning silverware and securing regular playing time—objectives he considers virtually guaranteed with the French champions.
The Dembele Effect: Ousmane Dembélé’s historic Ballon d’Or triumph last year played a pivotal role in Diomande’s decision. The Ivorian international believes that PSG can serve as his ultimate launching pad to win football’s most prestigious individual accolade.
The final outcome of the transfer now rests with Nasser Al-Khelaifi’s management, who must negotiate a transfer fee with RB Leipzig in what promises to be a highly complex financial battle.
