Liverpool transfer target Yan Diomande creates century-first at World Cup
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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsYan DiomandeYan Diomande is showing why there is so much hype around him at the World Cup, and he completed an impressive feat during Ivory Coast's win over Curacao on Thursday nightYan Diomande celebrates while playing for Ivory Coast(Image: ANP)Yan Diomande completed a World Cup first during the group stage, as he became the first player this century to complete 10 or more dribbles and create 10 or more chances across his first three World Cup appearances.Diomande has been in impressive form for Ivory Coast at the World Cup, and registered his first goal contribution of the tournament in the 2-0 win over Curacao, assisting Nicolas Pepe's opening goal.The 19-year-old started all three of Ivory Coast's group games as the three-time Afcon winner secured a second-place finish in Group E to move into the last 32. Earlier this month, Ivory Coast boss Emerse Fae addressed speculation surrounding Diomande's club future, amid strong links with Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain."When we were in France, during the preparation [for the World Cup], journalists told me he was about to sign with PSG," Fae said after Diomande’s man-of-the-match showing in Ivory Coast's opening group game against Ecuador."Here, they tell me he’s about to sign with Liverpool!
I don’t know, but for now, he will focus on the World Cup, and then afterwards, he can think about the rest of his career."On working with Diomande, Fae added: "Yan – what can I say? He’s very talented, but beyond the talent, he’s very young and he’ll improve.Content cannot be displayed without consent"He’s a kid who works hard, has a real team spirit, laughs with everyone, and he listens.
He listens to the technical staff whenever he’s given advice, and tries to do his best, as he’s told."It’s easy to work with someone like Yan. He’s so talented and has what is needed, plus he can give you the victory and was a real challenge for Hincapie [against Ecuardor], a Champions League finalist."Meanwhile, Leipzig's internal stance on the prospect of selling Diomande this summer is reported to be different to the public message that the club is sending out.Diomande is being linked with a move to Liverpool(Image: ©Icon Sportswire All Rights Reserved)The Bundesliga outfit publicly maintains that Diomande is not for sale, but the Daily Mail says that there is an acceptance within the club that he will be sold ahead of the 2026-27 season.Liverpool is leading the race to sign the 19-year-old, with Paris Saint-Germain also competing to land the highly rated youngster.Diomande registered 13 goals and 10 assists in all competitions for Leipzig this season after joining the Bundesliga club from Leganes in 2025.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Yan DiomandeLiverpool FCTransfers