Yan diomand shrugs off PSG rumors: no internet, no Instagram
Ivory Coast winger Yan diomand told reporters he learns about Paris Saint-Germain transfer rumors only from journalists, insisting he has no internet, Instagram, or TikTok. While Europe's elite clubs chase the 19-year-old RB Leipzig star, he says his agent handles all talks and his sole focus is Ivory Coast's World Cup run. The blunt answer landed Monday at a press conference before the Elephants' Round of 16 clash with Norway.
Key Takeaways
- Yan diomand says he stays offline and learns about PSG links only when reporters ask.
- L'Équipe reports he has told PSG he wants to join the club, while Leipzig's Marcel Schäfer insists he will stay.
- Former Ivory Coast forward Gervinho backs Luis Enrique as the ideal coach if a Paris move happens.
- Yahoo Actualités reports Nasser Al-Khelaifi is personally involved as PSG tries to beat Liverpool to the deal.
Why does Yan diomand say he has no internet?
Asked about rumors linking him to PSG on Monday, the 19-year-old winger replied: "You inform me. I don't have internet, I don't have Instagram, I don't have TikTok." He told reporters his agent discusses with clubs while he stays out of the loop, according to L'Équipe.
Diomandé added that he will not discuss transfers even with his agent during the tournament. "It's a chance to play a World Cup, it's every four years, so you have to enjoy it," he said. "I want to make history with my country and give my best."
In an era when transfer gossip spreads instantly online, his offline stance reads like a deliberate digital detox. Stories about athletes stepping back from social feeds often surface in our Future Tech & AI Wonders coverage of how people manage life away from always-on platforms.
Who is chasing the RB Leipzig winger?
Diomandé has shone for RB Leipzig and Ivory Coast at the 2026 World Cup, turning him into one of Europe's most wanted talents. L'Équipe reports that he has told PSG leadership he wants to join the Paris project this summer, a precondition the club requires before negotiating.
FotMob notes he is reportedly keen on PSG over Liverpool, who have also pushed hard for the winger. Yahoo Actualités reports that PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi is personally involved in the chase, with the headline framing a battle to deny Liverpool a blockbuster deal worth around 100 million euros.
What did Gervinho say about Luis Enrique?
Former Ivory Coast forward Gervinho told Stats Perform that PSG coach Luis Enrique could be the ideal boss for his compatriot. "With the coach they have, Luis Enrique, who I believe brings out the best in young players, then if that's the choice he has made, I think he has all the arguments on the table," Gervinho said.
FotMob reports that Gervinho will wait until Diomandé wears an official shirt before judging the final destination. Until then, he said Ivory Coast supporters will keep watching and backing the teenager who may carry the national team forward.
Can RB Leipzig block a summer sale?
Leipzig sporting director Marcel Schäfer pushed back firmly in Bild, insisting Diomandé will play for the club next season. "We will not compromise on that," he said, according to L'Équipe. He acknowledged the player's value but said the right moment for a next step is not this year.
That public stance collides with intense interest from PSG and Liverpool. Yahoo's framing of an imminent agreement suggests Paris believes it can still close the deal once Ivory Coast's World Cup run ends, even as Leipzig holds out for a major fee.