Yan Diomande has committed to PSG as his ‘next destination’ if he departs RB Leipzig this summer.
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David Ornstein reports on X (formerly Twitter) that the Ivory Coast international is enthused about being involved in a project run by the likes of Luis Enrique and CO. in the French capital.
Leipzig are believed to value the 19-year-old at around the £112m mark, but are keen to keep hold of the winger for another season.
David Ornstein confirms devastating Yan Diomande transfer news
Ornstein confirmed the player’s preference with The Athletic, noting the teenager’s personal belief that a move to PSG would offer him the greatest chance of consistent silverware and winning the Ballon d’Or.
🚨 EXCL: Yan Diomande chooses Paris Saint-Germain as next destination if he departs RB Leipzig this summer. 19yo said to believe in #PSG project led by Al-Khelaifi / Campos / Enrique + wants chance to lift trophies regularly & win Balon D’Or @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/HYUUXtCSS8
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) June 28, 2026
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It remains to be seen, of course, whether the Champions League winners are prepared to meet Leipzig’s mega-money valuation.
But there’s no question that this will be considered a serious blow by Liverpool’s recruitment team at a time when the right wing position is in desperate need of an injection of quality.