Leipzig Bolsters Squad with Ivory Coast Talent Yan Diomande

Leipzig has officially secured Ivory Coast youth international Yan Diomande from Spanish second-tier team Leganés, expanding their lineup with a contract running through June 2030, as announced on Wednesday.

Diomande, an 18-year-old left winger celebrated for his speed and dribbling prowess, impressed during his stint at Leganés, scoring twice in 10 La Liga matches. Despite his efforts, Leganés faced relegation last season.

In a strategic move to fortify the team after missing out on European qualification, Leipzig is also nearing the acquisition of Serbia's Andrija Maksimovic and Belgium's Johan Bakayoko. These new additions follow the departure of Yussuf Poulsen to Hamburger SV and potential exits of other key players.

(With inputs from agencies.)