Yan Diomande draws interest from PSG and Liverpool during World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 11:02 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Yan Diomande is poised for a significant transfer following his performance at the World Cup. The teenage winger, representing the Ivory Coast, began his journey from a Florida boarding school to playing for RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga. Diomande has been crucial for his national team, earning Man of the Match honors in his World Cup debut. With interest from Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool, his focus remains on the ongoing tournament as Ivory Coast prepares for a round of 32 match against Norway.
- •Diomande has played all three group matches for the Ivory Coast.
- •He earned Man of the Match for creating five chances in a victory over Ecuador.
- •Interest in him comes from PSG and Liverpool amidst his World Cup campaign.
- •He moved from a Florida boarding school to Europe to pursue his football career.
- •Ivory Coast faces Norway in the round of 32 on July 1.
- 11:02 AMYahoo Sports — Ivory Coast to Europe's top leagues via Daytona: Surprising journey of Yan Diomande
"Teenage winger is expected to move to PSG or Liverpool on a big-money transfer, but just four years ago he was playing at a Florida boarding school.
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