Paris Saint-Germain have officially pulled out of the race to sign RB Leipzig attacker Yan Diomande, paving the way for Real Madrid to secure the 19-year-old sensation.
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Subscribe Sekarang →According to a statement given to Sky in Germany, "PSG has this evening formally withdrawn its interest in, and bids for, Yan Diomande" due to disproportionate fees and salary demands.
The French club emphasized that they "will not break its principles of rational financial management and squad balance", leaving the path clear for the Spanish giants.
Based on recent reports, Real Madrid have already agreed personal terms and are set to pay in excess of €100m for the Ivory Coast international.
The collapse of Paris Saint-Germain's pursuit could also impact other European heavyweights, with potential knock-on effects for the futures of Bradley Barcola and Vinicius Junior.