Oliver Mintzlaff, the managing director of Red Bulls\u2019 stable of football clubs, has made clear that RB Leipzig will demand \u20ac100 million for Yan Diomande and expect the Ivory Coast international to remain in Saxony for the foreseeable future. Diomande joined from Legan\u00e9s for \u20ac20 million over the summer and has since been described as a breakout performer for Leipzig.<\/p>\n
Clubs reportedly tracking the 2025\/26 surprise package include Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur, according to The Athletic. Leipzig have already rebuffed offers as high as \u20ac90 million for the player this season, a sign the club are prepared to hold firm rather than cash in after one campaign.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe way he played in his first few games, I\u2019d be surprised if no top club was interested in him,\u201d Leipzig centre back Willi Orban gushed this year. \u201cIt\u2019s only logical that these clubs would take notice.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mintzlaff spelled out his view to Sky Sport Germany, rejecting the idea of a quick sale. \u201cWith such a young player that we just signed, you can\u2019t give him away after just one year,\u201d Mintzlaff scoffed to Sky Sport Germany recently. \u201cIn recent years, RB Leipzig has worked out that even top players can certainly stay longer. As chairman of the supervisory board, I would say that he will still be there next season, even if an offer of \u20ac80 million or \u20ac90 million comes.\u201d<\/p>\n
Leipzig sporting director Marcel Sch\u00e4fer offered a similarly confident assessment of the club\u2019s negotiating position. \u201cThere\u2019s not even anyone in the passenger seat,\u201d he gloated when judging the progress made by any potential suitors. \u201cEveryone\u2019s in the back.\u201d<\/p>\n
Bayern Munich have also been drawn into speculation around Diomande, with sporting director Christoph Freund following Leipzig\u2019s line by declining to discuss a rival while addressing suggestions about the player. For now, Leipzig have set a clear valuation and signalled they are in no hurry to sell.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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