RB Leipzig are planning to offer a new contract to teenage winger Yan Diomande this summer in an effort to fend off interest from some of Europe's biggest clubs, according to a report from Sport Bild. The Bundesliga side's hopes of retaining the 19-year-old are said to be closely tied to securing qualification for next season's Champions League.
Diomande has emerged as one of the standout talents in Germany this season following his arrival from Spanish side Leganés last summer. His performances have reportedly drawn serious attention from Premier League sides Liverpool and Manchester City, as well as Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain. Leipzig officials have consistently expressed a desire to keep the Ivorian for at least another campaign, a stance now backed by the reported contract plans.
The report outlines that Champions League football is a pivotal factor for both parties. For the club, it would ease financial pressure to sell a key asset, while for Diomande, it would offer a prestigious platform to continue his development. Under those conditions, Sport Bild indicates the player and his representatives would be open to staying out of gratitude for the opportunity Leipzig provided after his move from relative obscurity.
The proposed new deal would extend Diomande's current contract, which runs to 2030, by an additional year until 2031. It is expected to include a substantial pay rise and the insertion of a release clause, a common mechanism in such agreements. This strategy would allow Leipzig to plan with the player for another season while establishing a clear valuation for any future transfer.
However, the report also cautions that a serious and lucrative offer from one of the world's wealthiest suitors this summer could still test Leipzig's resolve. Previous speculation has suggested any future transfer fee for the highly-rated teenager could exceed €100 million. Diomande's rapid ascent from Leganés to a Bundesliga revelation has made him one of the most coveted young attackers in the current market.
For Leipzig, securing his medium-term future would be a significant coup as they look to build a competitive squad under head coach Marco Rose. The club currently sits fourth in the Bundesliga, squarely in the Champions League qualification places with several matches remaining. Diomande's decision is likely to become clearer once the season concludes and the club's European fate is confirmed.
