RB Leipzig wonder kid Yan Diomande has admitted that being connected with a move to Liverpool has motivated him as he continues his steller performances in the Bundesliga. Diomande is regarded as one of the most sought-after talents following a stunning debut campaign in the German topflight.
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The Ivory Coast international has caught the eye of several European heavyweights, with Liverpool reportedly leading the race for his signature. While expressing gratitude for the interest, Diomande said he remained grounded in Bundesliga but he is motivated by the Liverpool transfer link speculations.
Diomande said: “”You gonna be happy and motivate to do more. I don’t really think about this kind of thing because I’m trying to be focused on the pitch and because my job is playing football so [his representatives] gonna take care of everything outside of the pitch. So this kind of things give me a lot of motivation to see a lot of clubs speaking about you and stuff like this, but I’m focused.”
The Ivory Coast international joined Leipzig from Leganes for €20 million (£17m) last summer. With a contract that runs until 2030, Diomande is keen to show his gratitude to the club that gave him his big break.
“My contract here is until 2030, so I have four more years,” Diomande explained. “What’s going to happen afterwards? I don’t know. I am a Leipzig player. I will never forget this opportunity. It’s not only about playing football, but the club helped me a lot off the pitch. The media only sees me on the pitch, but the club helped me a lot with my family and my mom. The only thing I can do for them is to give everything on the pitch and this is what I’m trying to do every day.”
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Yan Diomande has produced 13 goals and nine assists across all competitions for Leipzig. As he prepares to represent Ivory Coast at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the 19-year-old’s wages are expected to rise further.
