Schäfer responds to the rumors

RB Leipzig responded to the reports that took Yan Diomandé's transfer to Real Madrid for granted. Marcel Schäfer, the sporting director, clarified: “Some self-proclaimed experts said the deal was done. It's simply not the case. We haven't reached that stage yet."

Negotiations open but stalled

The German club expressed its annoyance at the information released by Fabrizio Romano, who had presented the deal as practically official. Leipzig insists that the negotiations are still ongoing, but with unresolved differences between the clubs and the player's agency

Madrid awaits the green light

While Real Madrid's interest remains intact, in Germany they prefer to be cautious. The talks continue, although they are at a standstill. Leipzig maintains that there is still work to be done before talking about a completed signing

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