Paris Saint-Germain targets yan diomandé amid key departures

Paris Saint-Germain is making significant moves in the summer transfer window, actively reshaping its squad. The Parisian club has reportedly reached an agreement with AC Milan regarding the sale of Gonçalo Ramos. Concurrently, South Korean midfielder Kang-In Lee is also set to depart, with a move to Atlético de Madrid on the horizon. To fill the void left by Lee, sporting advisor Luis Campos and coach Luis Enrique have identified a primary target: 19-year-old talent Yan Diomandé.

The Parc des Princes hierarchy is focused on streamlining the roster this summer. While an agreement for Gonçalo Ramos’s transfer to AC Milan has been widely reported, Kang-In Lee’s exit is also imminent. The South Korean international has been strongly linked with Atlético de Madrid for several days.

Paris Saint-Germain targets Yan Diomandé

Kang-In Lee’s potential transfer could reportedly generate €35M for Paris Saint-Germain. With this in mind, the club is diligently pursuing a replacement for the departing midfielder. Yan Diomandé has emerged as the top candidate to step into the number 19’s shoes. The Ivorian international, who currently plays for RB Leipzig, is considered one of football’s most promising young talents and is also attracting strong interest from Liverpool. Luis Campos is expected to advance discussions on this crucial transfer soon, while Luis Enrique is known to be a keen admirer of Diomandé’s exceptional profile.

Diomandé on his future during the World Cup

Currently representing Côte d’Ivoire in the ongoing World Cup, Yan Diomandé recently addressed questions about his future after the tournament: « No, I don’t know what choice I will make, » he stated. « I am not thinking about my future beyond the World Cup. My focus is entirely on the competition, and we will see what happens next. I cannot comment further on that now. »