After moving close to Real Madrid: Paris issue an official statement regarding the Diomande deal
Paris Saint-Germain has officially withdrawn from the race to sign 19-year-old Ivorian talent Yan Diomande, citing concerns over inflated transfer fees and wages. Real Madrid is now expected to finalize the deal for the Leipzig winger.
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After nearing a Real Madrid move: Paris issues an official statement regarding the Diomande deal Transfers Paris Saint-Germain Real Madrid RB Leipzig Y. Diomande France Spain Germany Côte d’Ivoire The French club refuses to compromise its principles for the Ivorian talent
Paris Saint-Germain have pulled out of the race to sign Ivorian Yan Diomande, the Leipzig star, amid Real Madrid's growing confidence in landing the talented 19-year-old.
Diomande now stands on the verge of a move to Real Madrid after the Spanish club finalised every detail of the deal. Some reports suggest it will be officially announced tomorrow, Monday.
Only days ago, the winger had looked bound for Saint-Germain, who had placed him at the top of their list to bolster their attack for the new season. Then Real Madrid intervened and settled the deal in their favour.
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