Just as talks with Liverpool were heating up, Ivorian winger Yan Diomandé has instead opted to join Paris Saint-Germain. The move marks a significant shift in the transfer saga, with PSG now positioned to finalize the deal ahead of schedule—possibly even before fellow midfielder Maghnes Akliouche’s potential arrival.

Paris Saint-Germain gains momentum in Diomandé pursuit

The Parisians have seized the initiative in the race for Yan Diomandé, outpacing Liverpool despite the English club’s repeated bids exceeding €100 million. The Ivorian international, who has been a standout performer for the Côte d’Ivoire at the World Cup, now appears poised to don the PSG jersey. Sources close to the negotiations confirm that PSG’s leadership, particularly Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, is leveraging strong ties with RB Leipzig’s president Oliver Mintzlaff to expedite the process.

This acceleration suggests an official announcement could arrive sooner than anticipated—possibly even before the expected signing of Maghnes Akliouche, whose transfer had previously been considered the club’s next priority.

Diomandé’s dream move edges closer

While Yan Diomandé remains focused on guiding the Côte d’Ivoire through their World Cup campaign—including a crucial Round of 16 clash with Norway—he has not ruled out a future at PSG. In a recent interview, he shared, ‘My future is being handled by my team. Right now, I’m just concentrating on the World Cup. I’ve loved PSG since I was a kid—my father was a fan. But I’m not looking ahead; I’m staying in the moment.’

If the deal materializes, Diomandé could soon become the first major signing of PSG’s summer transfer window, fulfilling a lifelong ambition.