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Leipzig's Schäfer denies Diomandé transfer to Real Madrid is complete

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 12:32 PM

Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Leipzig's Schäfer denies Diomandé transfer to Real Madrid is complete

Summary

RB Leipzig's director of sport Marcel Schäfer criticized the reporting surrounding Yan Diomandé's potential transfer to Real Madrid. He stated that claims of the deal being finalized are premature, highlighting that Leipzig has not responded to Real Madrid's second offer. Negotiations appear to be stalled as both clubs have yet to reach an agreement. Schäfer's comments were made during an interview with Sky Germany, aiming particularly at transfer expert Fabrizio Romano's assertions about the transfer's completion.

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Key Details

•Marcel Schäfer criticized transfer reporting on Yan Diomandé.
•Diomandé's move to Real Madrid is not finalized.
•RB Leipzig has not responded to Real Madrid's second offer.
•Negotiations between the clubs are reportedly stalled.
•Schäfer's remarks targeted Fabrizio Romano's claims.

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12:32 PMYahoo Sports — Leipzig chief hits out at "so-called transfer experts" covering Diomandé transfer saga

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RB Leipzig's director of sport Marcel Schäfer has hit out at the reporting of Yan Diomandé's seemingly impending move to Real Madrid.“It’s clear that some so-called transfer experts reported a f...
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