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Yan Diomande shines for Ivory Coast in World Cup, attracting Liverpool interest

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Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Yan Diomande shines for Ivory Coast in World Cup, attracting Liverpool interest
Summary

Yan Diomande, a 19-year-old forward for the Ivory Coast, garnered attention during his team's 1-0 victory over Ecuador at the 2026 World Cup. Despite not scoring or assisting in the match, he is recognized for his impressive dribbling skills and became the youngest player to represent Ivory Coast in a World Cup. His performance has resulted in interest from several European clubs, Liverpool, who reportedly had a €100 million bid rejected by RB Leipzig. Leipzig is seeking around €120 million for Diomande as they look to capitalize on his rising profile amidst the ongoing tournament.

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What We Know
  • •Diomande plays for Ivory Coast at the 2026 World Cup.
  • •He registered no goals or assists in the win over Ecuador.
  • •Liverpool's €100 million bid for Diomande was rejected.
  • •RB Leipzig reportedly seeks €120 million for the young talent.
  • •He became the youngest player to appear for Ivory Coast in World Cup history.
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  • 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Who is Yan Diomande? Meet Ivory Coast's 19-year-old soccer World Cup standout linked to Liverpool
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Here's the rundown on Yan Diomande, who has been garnering a lot of attention during the World Cup.

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