The news broke yesterday. Real Madrid made a first offer of €100 million to acquire Yan Diomandé. Some sources mention a check for €90 million, plus €10 million in bonuses. The figures are pretty much the same and that’s ultimately not the most important thing. A long-time target of PSG, which he still wishes to join according to our information, this first offensive is still a turning point in this issue, even if RB Leipzig refused.
From the start, the German club has been clear. He wants to negotiate the transfer of the Ivorian winger this summer, but on the condition of keeping him this season. He is in a strong position with a contract until 2030. The 19-year-old only arrived a year ago for €20m from Leganés. 46 matches in all competitions later, 15 goals and 11 assists, the nugget has put Europe at its feet, the World Cup even confirming this trend.
A priority target for Mourinho
“Our intention is clearly for Yan Diomande to play for RB Leipzig next year“, recently indicated Marcel Schäfer, the sports director of the RBL. To keep him away from the German club, it will probably be necessary to offer €120 or €130 million, but for a definitive transfer in a year. It’s starting to be a lot of conditions. The game of negotiations will undoubtedly move the lines. Still, if Casa Blanca took action, it is because it is convinced of Diomandé’s qualities.
José Mourinho demanded from management that he needed “even more speed» in the offensive zone. The Ivorian has these qualities, in addition to being able to make differences on both wings. Above all, it is very effective with space to project yourself. Also, he is represented by the Roc Nation Sports agency, Jay-Z’s American company, the same as Vinicius Jr with an extension that has been negotiated for a long time, without finding a solution for the moment. Finally, Leganes looks at this file with a positive eye. A year ago, the Spanish club negotiated a resale percentage of around 10%.
