"Diomande initially went on trial at Chelsea and Scottish Premiership club Rangers as clubs in Europe took notice but was eventually signed by Spanish side Leganes just over 12 months ago, officially joining the club in January 2025. You may like Yan Diomande during his Leganes days (Image credit: Getty Images) From there, he appeared for Leganes' 'B' team in the fifth tier but was soon drafted into the senior setup as the club tried in vain to retain their LaLiga status."
"He scored and registered two assists in a 6-0 demolition of FC Augsburg, and added a further goal and assist in a 3-1 victory over VfB Stuttgart a week later. The 19-year-old has always been an early developer for his age and leverages his physicality to great effect, drifting past challenges and making it look easy, as well as working hard out of possession."
Yan Diomande moved from the Ivory Coast to the United States at a young age and attended Yulee High School before earning a scholarship to DME Academy in Daytona Beach, Florida. He trialed with Chelsea and Rangers before signing for Leganes in January 2025 and initially played for the club's 'B' team in the fifth tier. After ten senior appearances, RB Leipzig triggered his €20 million release clause. At 19 he operates on either wing, often cutting in from the right, and has produced goals and assists in dominant wins over FC Augsburg and VfB Stuttgart. He uses early physical development, devastating ball-carrying, balance, close control, and strong defensive work-rate.
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