Yan Diomande is back in RB Leipzig’s training camp after his post-World Cup vacation, but the big news isn’t his return to the pitch; it’s the intense negotiations still grinding on with Real Madrid for a mega transfer. On Monday, talks continued, and let me tell you, RB Leipzig is playing hardball.
The Money Talk Isn’t Done Yet
Real Madrid dropped a second bid on the table, a package worth a cool €115 million. You’d think that’s a done deal, right? Nope. Sky Sports sources are calling a cool €120 million a realistic figure for this superstar, and RB Leipzig hasn’t rejected that €115 million offer yet. That tells you everything you need to know about where they stand on Diomande’s true value.
Why This Deal Is Getting Complicated
This isn’t just about the raw number, though. RB Leipzig is pushing hard for a higher guaranteed fee, not just some pie-in-the-sky performance bonuses. They want their money up front, and who can blame ’em? Plus, they’re still hammering out the sell-on clause and figuring out the entire payment structure. It’s a high-stakes chess match for sure.
Leganés Is Waiting For Their Cut
And let’s not forget CD Leganés. They’re sitting pretty, guaranteed to pocket 5-8% of this massive transfer fee. Remember when Diomande made his €20 million move last summer? That’s when this little kicker was put in place. They’re definitely watching these talks closely, waiting for their payout from the Ivorian phenom’s next big step.
So, while Diomande is back with Leipzig, every eye is on the negotiation room. Will Real Madrid pony up the guaranteed cash? Will this mega transfer finally go through? We’re all waiting to see how this high-stakes standoff for Yan Diomande finally plays out.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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