Paris Saint-Germain will ultimately not recruit Yan Diomandé. Offensive priority of the capital club in this summer transfer window, the Ivorian international (14 caps) will not join the Parisian ranks. Faced with demands considered too high by RB Leipzig, the Ile-de-France leaders decided to put an end to negotiations, despite advanced discussions in recent weeks.
Beyond the amount claimed by the German club, namely 120 million euros, PSG was also cooled by the attitude of the player’s entourage. While an agreement seemed to have been reached, Yan Diomandé’s agents would have revised their position, pushing Parisian decision-makers to definitively abandon this avenue rather than give in to conditions that they considered excessive.
PSG changed its position
A trend confirmed by PSG itself via a press release. “Paris Saint-Germain officially withdrew their interest this evening and ended all negotiations regarding Yan Diomandé. The amount of the transfer requested as well as the salary requirements were totally disproportionate and likely to unbalance the market. PSG will not deviate from its principles of rigorous financial management and squad balance.»
“Double reigning European champion and the most successful club in recent years, Paris Saint-Germain will not allow itself to be drawn into the inflationary games and the maneuvers of certain intermediaries. The Club will continue, with calm and confidence, its strategy on the transfer market“, indicated the capital club. This withdrawal thus opens an avenue for Real Madrid. As announced in recent hours, Casa Blanca is now in the process of finalizing the arrival of the young Ivorian talent. A new file which escapes PSG, which preferred to remain faithful to its line of conduct.
