RB Leipzig star Yann Diomandé has officially confirmed he will not be leaving the German club at the end of the current season, opting to remain at the Red Bull Arena for at least one more year.
The 19-year-old sensation has emerged as one of the Bundesliga’s top performers this season. Diomandé has racked up an impressive 13 goals and 10 assists in 33 appearances across the league and the DFB-Pokal.
The “Next Mohamed Salah” at Liverpool?
Diomandé has been heavily linked with several European giants, most notably Liverpool. Reports suggested that the Reds’ management viewed the Ivorian forward as the ideal long-term successor to Mohamed Salah.
In an exclusive interview with Kicker, Diomandé addressed the rumors:
“I am happy with the interest from big clubs, but I have no plans to leave Leipzig right now. My focus is here.”
Liverpool Ready to Break Transfer Record for Michael Olise: The Ultimate Salah Successor
Why is he staying?
The decision comes after RB Leipzig successfully secured a spot in next season’s UEFA Champions League. The young attacker believes that staying for another year is the best path for his development, allowing him to compete at the highest level before making a high-profile move.
Market Value and Transfer Fee
Leipzig signed Diomandé from Leganés last summer for €20 million. Following his breakout season, German media outlets report that the club would demand at least €100 million to consider a sale—a price tag meant to ward off suitors for at least another twelve months.
