Yan Diomande has made his preference clear, but Liverpool, Paris Saint Germain and RB Leipzig are still playing this one on different terms. He said in January on TikTok, “I want to play for Liverpool” and called himself a “big Liverpool fan”. The sticking point is obvious: Leipzig paid €20 million for him last summer, tied him down until 2030 and still believe bids of 80 to 90 million euros would not force them into a sale.
Why Leipzig are still in control
Oliver Mintzlaff put the club’s stance bluntly: “We have to look towards the summer. Of course, you can't let him go after just one year.” He also said Diomande would “certainly be with us next season” even if offers went above 80 or 90 million euros. That is the central fact in this story. Leipzig are not negotiating from weakness.
His season gives them the numbers to back it up. Diomande finished with 12 Bundesliga goals and 8 assists in 33 appearances, then added 1 goal and 1 assist in 3 DFB-Pokal games. That is the output of a player who can carry a premium fee, not a club-favour price.
What Liverpool and PSG are buying into
Fabrizio Romano said Liverpool are “in negotiations with Yan Diomande's camp”, while PSG are “on it as well”. So the interest is real on both sides. Liverpool also have the emotional pull. Diomande has already said Anfield is his dream and that his father wants to see him there one day.
PSG's angle is different. They can sell status and silverware, but they do not appear ready to pay any figure just because Diomande is available. That matters, because if Paris keep their discipline on price, Leipzig can wait. If Liverpool want to win the race, they probably need more than a fan's dream and a bit of momentum from the player's camp.
The most important point is still the same: Leipzig own the leverage. Diomande wants Liverpool, PSG are interested, and the club have a contract running until 2030. If a deal moves, it will be on Leipzig's terms first, not anyone else's.
FAQ
Will Yan Diomande choose Liverpool over PSG?
Diomande has said he wants Liverpool and called himself a big Liverpool fan, but that does not settle the move. Liverpool and PSG are both interested, while RB Leipzig still have him tied down until 2030 and believe bids of 80 to 90 million euros would not force a sale.
Why can RB Leipzig keep Yan Diomande if big clubs want him?
Leipzig's position is strong because Diomande is under contract until 2030. Oliver Mintzlaff said the club would look towards the summer and that they cannot let him go after just one year, even if bids rose into the 80 to 90 million euro range.
Is Paris Saint-Germain really willing to pay huge money for Yan Diomande?
PSG are interested and have spoken with Diomande's camp, but reports also say they do not want to pay over the odds. That makes the fee a key issue, especially with Leipzig still in control and willing to keep him next season.
Written by Jack Mercer with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 3 outlets. How we work →
