RB Leipzig secures Ivorian wing racers Diomande for 20 million euros!

RB Leipzig secures Ivorian wing racers Diomande for 20 million euros!

Leipzig, Deutschland - rb Leipzig announced the commitment of the 18-year-old striker Yan Diomande today. The talented Ivorer changes from the Spanish second division CD Leganes to Leipzig and receives a contract until June 30, 2030. antennethueringen.de reported.

DIOMAME, born on November 14, 2006 in Abidjan, Côte d’voire, blossomed an impressive career in the USA. He played in the USPL from 2022 to 2024, where he shone as the top scorer of the young league. In January 2024, he signed his first professional contract with CD Leganes. On March 29, 2024, he made his debut in La Liga in a game against FC Real Madrid, and in ten missions he scored two goals and gave a template. bundesliga.com emphasizes that Diomande was active for the U17 and the U23 of the ivory coast and has already collected a cap for the U23.

climb and talent

Marcel Schäfer, Managing Director Sport at RB Leipzig, praised Diomande's skills: he describes the player as a left -wing wing player with an outstanding pace, dribbling level, athletics and final strength. Schäfer emphasizes that Diomande plays in a team -related playing, which makes him a valuable addition to the team.

Diomande is the third new addition to this transfer summer, after Max Finkgräfe and Ezechil Banzuzi. The club is planning a comprehensive change to leave the past season in Seventh place in Leipzig and missed the international starting places. Planned departures of several established players who have been a top performer for years accompany this process.

a new way for RB Leipzig

The obligation of Diomede shows the ambitions of RB Leipzig to shape the future of the association with young talents. In the past few months, the team has specifically searched for players who have both potential and ability to get on the pitch immediately. Diomande becomes the first Ivorer in the club history of RB Leipzig and the sixth African player as a whole.

His previous development and commitment were also praised by Thales Peterson, the former director of football at the DME Academy. Peterson emphasized Diomande's dedication and team spirit, while Leganes midfielder Seydouba Cissé emphasized his competitiveness and talent.