Yan Diomande praises PSG amid transfer links with Liverpool

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Yan Diomande praises PSG amid transfer links with Liverpool
Summary

RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande expressed admiration for Paris Saint-Germain, stating he has loved the club since childhood. The 19-year-old enjoyed a breakout season, scoring 12 goals and providing 8 assists, attracting attention from top European clubs including PSG, Liverpool, and Manchester City. Diomande acknowledged the pressure on Leipzig to sell him this summer but reaffirmed his focus on the upcoming World Cup with the Ivory Coast. He described the prospect of playing for PSG as a 'pleasure,' indicating a preference for the Paris club amid ongoing transfer discussions.

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  • Diomande scored 12 goals and assisted 8 in the Bundesliga.
  • Leipzig values Diomande at around €100 million.
  • He admires PSG and sees adapting to the club as easy.
  • Diomande prioritizes the World Cup over club decisions.
  • Liverpool aims to replace Mohamed Salah with Diomande.
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  • 8:19 AMYahoo Sports"I've loved PSG since I was a kid" – Yan Diomande fuels transfer talk with Paris admission
  • 7:20 AMYahoo Sports“Paris Saint-Germain is a team I’ve loved since I was a child”: Diomande opens door to PSG move despite Liverpool links
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According to a recent Foot Mercato report, RB Leipzig star Yan Diomande has agreed personal terms with Paris Saint-Germain over a summer transfer.Speaking ahead of the World Cup with Ivory Coast, the ...

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RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande has said Paris Saint-Germain is a team he has 'loved since he was a child' amid speculation of transfer interest from France.Diomande has emerged as one of the hottest p...

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