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Yan Diomande returns to Leipzig for pre-season amid transfer talks

Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 10:48 AM

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Yan Diomande returns to Leipzig for pre-season amid transfer talks
Summary

Yan Diomande is set to return to RB Leipzig on July 27 for pre-season training. His future remains uncertain as both Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid have expressed interest. Leipzig's managing director, Marcel Schäfer, previously stated that Diomande would stay, but coach Martin Demichelis voiced doubts recently. The club rejected a €100 million offer from Real Madrid and is reportedly seeking at least €120 million. Diomande has expectations of leaving and his agents have reportedly reached personal agreements with PSG and Real Madrid.

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Status Watch
  • •Diomande expected back at Leipzig for pre-season training on July 27.
  • •Leipzig rejected a €100 million offer from Real Madrid.
  • •Club reportedly demands at least €120 million for Diomande.
  • •Diomande's agents have agreed on personal terms with PSG and Real.
  • •Leipzig hopes to keep Diomande for the upcoming season.
Latest Updates
  • 2:36 PMYahoo Sports — Diomande training with RB Leipzig as discussions with Real Madrid resume
  • 3:46 AMYahoo Sports — Diomande joins RB Leipzig’s pre-season training
  • 10:48 AMYahoo Sports — Diomande back in Leipzig amid ongoing Real Madrid speculation
  • 10:48 AMYahoo Sports — Diomande set to return to Leipzig amid transfer speculation
What they're saying
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Yan Diomande is expected back at RB Leipzig on Monday for pre-season training but it remains to be seen whether he will still be there when the season starts in a month's time amid reported interest from Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid. Leipzig officials led by managing director for sport Marcel Schäfer had previously insisted that the Ivorian teenager would stay at the club for the coming season but coach Martin Demichelis did not sound so sure on the weekend.

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Yan Diomande underwent diagnostics at his start of pre-season activities at RB Leipzig on Monday amid ongoing speculation over a move to Real Madrid. Sources told dpa that a move to Real for more than €100 million ($114 million) has not been finalised as suggested in reports, and that many details remained open.

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Yan Diomande trained with RB Leipzig today on a managed workload to avoid any unnecessary risks, Sky Germany can confirm.With the Côte d'Ivoire international on the verge of a summer transfer to Real...

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