RB Leipzig intends to keep Yan Diomande amid PSG interest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 2:50 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
RB Leipzig managing director Marcel Schäfer stated the club has no intention of allowing Yan Diomande to leave this summer despite interest from Paris Saint-Germain. Schäfer emphasized that Diomande is a key player for the team, and the club plans to extend his contract, potentially including a salary increase. The statements come in response to reports from French media about PSG's efforts to sign the 21-year-old. Diomande still has four years left on his current contract, and Leipzig is prepared to discuss terms but firmly intends for him to remain with the team next season.
- •Marcel Schäfer confirms RB Leipzig's commitment to Yan Diomande.
- •Diomande has a four-year contract with Leipzig.
- •PSG is reportedly interested in signing Diomande this summer.
- •Leipzig plans to extend Diomande’s contract and possibly raise his salary.
- 2:50 PMYahoo Sports — "Not this year" – Leipzig chief Schäfer plays down Diomande exit after rumoured PSG talks
"RB Leipzig remain very clear in their stance despite PSG’s efforts to sign Yan Diomande, which the French media reported on earlier. The Saxony club want to keep Diomande beyond this summer, as man...
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