RB Leipzig signs La Liga-Star Yan Diomande: A new talent for the Bundesliga!

RB Leipzig signs La Liga-Star Yan Diomande: A new talent for the Bundesliga!

Leipzig, Deutschland - rb Leipzig has committed a promising talent: Yan Diomande changes from CD Leganés to the Bundesliga. The 1.80 meter tall winger, who is known for his outstanding physique and willingness to run, signs a contract until June 30, 2030. With his new team, he will wear the number 49.

DIOMANDE, which was trained in the USA, has already had impressive performance in his career. In 2024 he was awarded the USPL, the American young league, top scorer and the most valuable player in the final series. In January 2025 he took the step to Europe and switched to the first Spanish league to CD Leganés. He made his debut in La Liga on March 29, 2025 in the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu against Real Madrid.

successful time in La Liga

In a total of ten games for Leganés, Diomande scored two goals and prepared another goal. This shows his potential and ability to assert itself in one of the best leagues in the world. RB Leipzig's managing director Sport, Marcel Schäfer, describes the newcomer as a "top talent". However, he emphasizes that Diomande will take time to get used to the style of play in the Bundesliga and learn the philosophy of the new coach Ole Werner.

DIOMANDE itself expresses his anticipation of the adventure Bundesliga and the cooperation with his new teammates. He will now use his strong appearance in the La Liga to establish himself in Germany and to meet expectations. In particular, the experiences he gained in the USPL and the Spanish league should help him.

With the commitment of Yan Diomände, RB Leipzig shows that the association is focusing on future successes with young talents. The combination of an extraordinary pace, dribble thickness and final strength could soon prove to be directional for the coming season.

For more information about this transfer, visit the articles from MDR and bundesliga.com .