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PSG withdraws from race for Yan Diomandé, citing unrealistic transfer fees and salary demands
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Paris Saint-Germain has officially withdrawn from the race to sign Ivorian striker Yan Diomandé from RB Leipzig. In a statement sent to Sky Germany on Sunday, PSG cited 'completely disproportionate and unrealistic' transfer fees and salary demands as the reason for pulling out. The 19-year-old was PSG's top priority for the summer transfer window and had reportedly agreed to join the club, but a recent offensive from Real Madrid has shifted the situation. PSG emphasized it will not deviate from its principles of rational financial management and squad balance.
Source report
Paris-Saint-Germain has officially pulled out of negotiations to sign Ivorian prospect Yan Diomandé, the club confirmed in a statement sent to Sky Germany this Sunday.
"PSG has officially withdrawn its interest and offers for Yan Diomandé this evening," the statement read. "The transfer fees and salary demands requested were completely disproportionate and unrealistic — and PSG will not deviate from its principles of rational financial management and squad balance."
Key Details
- Player: Yan Diomandé, 19 years old
- Club: Paris-Saint-Germain
- Status: PSG has withdrawn all offers and interest
Background
Diomandé had been PSG's top priority for the current summer transfer window. The player had informed Parisian management of his agreement to join the club and had even reached a contractual agreement. However, a recent offensive from Real Madrid has shifted the dynamics of the negotiations.
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