Surprising decision: €75m Bundesliga teenager opts to stay put

Diomande was one of the standout discoveries of the recently concluded Bundesliga season. Leipzig paid a €20 million transfer fee to sign the 19-year-old winger from Spanish side Leganés, and he immediately impressed with his pace and outstanding one-on-one skills. He finished the campaign with 23 points in 36 competitive matches for the club. "Spending €20 million on a player nobody knows was certainly a big risk," Diomande acknowledged. 

Thanks to his impressive performances, Europe's top clubs are reportedly already chasing Diomande. "I'm a first-team regular; I had a difficult start, but then I got my chance, made the most of it and have become an important player for the team," the forward said, reflecting on his debut season in Leipzig. 

Liverpool are among the suitors, with reports linking him to a potential right-wing role as Mohamed Salah's eventual successor. Bayern Munich have also been credited with strong interest, although the Bavarians are reportedly pursuing Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United to bolster their attack. 

Diomande, whose market value has risen to €75 million, remains under contract at Leipzig until 2030. Last week, national team manager Emerson Fae selected him for the World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico. In the group stage, he will face Germany (20 June, 10 pm, Toronto).