Ivory Coast international Yan Diomandé has returned to training with RB Leipzig despite mounting reports that his transfer to Spanish giants Real Madrid is on the verge of completion.
The 19-year-old winger remains a Leipzig player for now, even as speculation surrounding his future continues to dominate the European transfer market.
His return to the German club’s training ground comes at a time when negotiations over a potential move to Madrid appear to have reached an advanced stage.
Diomandé has emerged as one of the most sought-after young African footballers during the current transfer window, attracting interest from some of Europe’s biggest clubs following his rapid rise.
Earlier reports linked the Ivory Coast international with Paris Saint-Germain, but the French champions have reportedly withdrawn from the race, leaving Real Madrid in pole position to secure the teenager’s signature.
According to the latest developments, an agreement has now been reached between Real Madrid and RB Leipzig over a transfer worth more than €100 million.
The reported deal would see Diomandé travel to the Spanish capital this week to undergo medical examinations before signing a contract that would keep him at the Santiago Bernabéu until June 2031.
Despite those reports, the young winger has rejoined training with Leipzig, highlighting that the transfer has yet to be officially completed.
For Leipzig, Diomandé’s presence at training underlines that the club continues to prepare with the player while awaiting the final formalities of the proposed move.
The uncertainty surrounding his future has become one of the defining stories of this summer’s transfer window, particularly from an African perspective, with supporters across Ivory Coast closely following the teenager’s next career move.
Should the transfer be finalised, it would represent another significant milestone for Ivorian football, with one of the country’s brightest young talents joining one of the world’s most decorated clubs.
The reported transfer fee of more than €100 million also reflects Diomandé’s growing reputation in European football, underlining the confidence Real Madrid appear ready to place in the teenager’s long-term development.
While reports indicate the deal is effectively complete, Leipzig have not yet officially confirmed his departure, meaning the winger remains part of the Bundesliga club’s squad until all contractual procedures are concluded.
Attention will now shift to Madrid, where the next steps are expected to include medical tests and the signing of a long-term contract if the reported agreement is finalised.
