RESOLVING THE LEDGER
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See the full story · 1 sourcesARLINGTON, TEXAS - JUNE 29: Yan Diamonde #11 of the Ivory Coast speaks to the media during the press conference of Group E Runners Up one day ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between Group E Runners Up and Group I Runner-Up at Dallas Stadium on June 29, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The saga between RB Leipzig and Real Madrid over attacker Yan Diomandé is ongoing and there does not appear to be a quick conclusion in sight.
With Real Madrid reportedly ready to cough up nine figures for Diomandé, time is of the essence. Complicating matters is an agency dispute involving Diomandé as well.
Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg provided the update:
🚨🆕 RB Leipzig have officially confirmed for the first time that there is no agreement with Real Madrid for Yan Diomande.
Boss Marcel Schäfer: “The deal is not done. That’s simply not the case. We’re not at that stage yet.”
A breakthrough is not expected today.
Diomande negotiations are independent of the Fisnik Asllani deal with TSG Hoffenheim. Separate transfer for different position.
@philipphinze24 | @SkySportDE
Plettenberg’s Sky Germany colleague, Philipp Hinze , added context as well:
🔴🗣️ Asked by Sky Germany whether the agent dispute could cause the Diomande transfer to fall through, RB Leipzig managing director Marcel Schäfer said:
„From my perspective, it’s a clear no. I’m not aware of that. There has been a change of agents. Our point of contact is now Roc Nation – that’s something Yan made very clear to us. (…) I don’t think a transfer would fall through because of that, if it even comes to a transfer in the first place.” @SkySportDE
If you wanted a deeper dive into the dispute between the agencies, AS journalist Carlos Forjanes :
The official announcement of Yan Diomande ‘s transfer to Real Madrid is being delayed due to a conflict between agents. On one side is Max Gradel (with his company Maxidel Management), and on the other is Roc Nation, the powerful multinational corporation owned by rapper Jay-Z.
Roc Nation is currently handling Diomande’s affairs, but Maxidel has filed a complaint with FIFA alleging breach of contract, given that Real Madrid negotiated with Roc Nation . Maxidel is the company that brought the Ivorian player from Leganés to RB Leipzig last year, and the dispute is not merely an internal matter between companies, nor is it a minor issue. It affects the transfer between the German club and Real Madrid.
According to FIFA regulations, it could significantly impact the registration of the talented winger.
Diomandé, of course, was linked to Bayern Munich in the winter, but his price tag is too expensive for a position that is not in need of bolstering in Bavaria. The youngster’s exit would be a tough blow on the field for RB Leipzig, but would add a big jolt to club’s bank account if the move eventually goes through.
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