Demichelis, new Leipzig coach, talks about Diomande: “Anything can happen”

Yan Diomande He is, without a doubt, the man of the last hours. Since his time at Leganés, the Ivorian forward, only 19 years old He became one of the great promises of world football and many teams were interested in him. But never one of the stature of Real Madrid, like now.

The white club has in him its biggest target for this summer transfer market and would be willing to pay 120 ‘kilos’ to get the very young striker out of the club. Leipzig German, with whom he has a contract until the year 2030. And of course, there is little or nothing that can be done about that.

Yan Diomande, Leipzig player

In fact, the new coach of the bull team, the Argentine Martin Demichelishas by no means ruled out the possibility of not having him under his command this next season that is about to begin: “He is still an RB Leipzig player, but “In football, anything can happen,” He made it clear this Saturday after the last friendly that his team played.

For its part, Leipzig’s sporting director Marcel Schäfer was much more forceful this past Wednesday: “Our intention is for Yan Diomande to play for Leipzig next season“And, therefore, they refer to their clause, which would be closer to 130 million euros for all those who claim their jewel.

LEIPZIG, GERMANY - DECEMBER 06: Yan Diomande of RB Leipzig celebrates scoring his team's sixth goal during the Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and Eintracht Frankfurt at Red Bull Arena on December 06, 2025 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)
Diomande celebrates a goal against EintrachtMaja Hitij/Getty

Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain too They follow his steps very closely. But the answer for everyone is exactly the same: 130 million or nothing.