Real Madrid have gotten bogged down in negotiations for Yan Diomande. RB Leipzig refuses to respond to the latest offer – and now the transfer is at a standstill.
The German club has not responded to Real Madrid’s latest formal offer, which was sent 24 hours ago. That surprises the management in the Spanish capital – especially considering the deadline set for the player’s pre-season trip.
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RB Leipzig call Yan Diomande to summer camp
According to journalist Florian Plettenberg, RB Leipzig are blocking the negotiations by calling up the striker for the squad’s flight departure on Saturday 1 August – to a training camp in Austria. The German management has already informed the player about the call-up, although the final decision on the trip will be made on Saturday morning.
The player’s response to the blockade is clear: He has informed his network that he will not participate in full training if he is forced to leave. Diomande considers his time in Germany to be over and demands that Leipzig respond to Real Madrid’s bid – without further delay.
The player presses on
The attacker stands firm on the deal with Real Madrid and demands that the club resume negotiations to get the transfer done. The Germans’ silence over the past 24 hours has put an end to the timetable Real Madrid’s sports management had set to complete the signing.
In Valdebebas, the club is watching – and is surprised by the seller’s passivity. They are waiting for the player’s attitude to force a written response. Real Madrid believes the stagnation must be resolved quickly to avoid a major conflict during the training camp.
Crisis meeting at RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig’s management will hold an emergency meeting on Saturday morning, August 1, 2026. There, they will decide whether the club lifts the transfer blockade and responds to Real Madrid’s offer – or whether they maintain their stance and force Diomande to travel to Austria for pre-season.
One thing is for sure: The battle for Diomande is on – and Real Madrid are not used to waiting.
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