Yan Diomande transfer update given as manager speaks out on Liverpool move
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Fae facetiously said he's been told the youngster is "about to sign with Liverpool" following the Elephants' 1-0 World Cup victory over Ecuador.Diomande turned heads in Philadelphia as Ivory Coast edged out the South American outfit courtesy of a late strike from Manchester United's Amad Diallo. "Here, they tell me he's about to sign with Liverpool!Every World Cup 2026 nation profiled: Your ultimate 48-team guide"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.
He's very talented, but beyond the talent, he's very young and he'll improve."He's a kid who works hard, has a real team spirit, laughs with everyone, and he listens, 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, a Champions League finalist [with Arsenal]."The Liverpool target had the chance to meet up with rap icon Jay Z ahead of kick-off in Philadelphia. The New York-based rapper owns Diomande's Roc Nation Sports agency, who secured the Ivory Coast star's signature earlier this year.Diomande joined the Roc Nation stable back in February, though his previous representatives, Maxidel Management, have since launched legal action, claiming he is still contracted to them.Fae added: "It's the first World Cup for all 26 players, a first outing for them, so it was difficult, there was some doubt, there was some fear.
We respected Ecuador very much in the first half, but over time we grew more confident, and then we managed to hurt them."Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.Sky Sports, HBO Max, Netflix and Disney+ with Ultimate TV packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.