Yan Diomandé has taken a decisive step ahead of the summer transfer window by changing representation, a move that signals growing anticipation around the future of one of Ivory Coast’s brightest young talents.
The 19-year-old winger, who has emerged as one of the standout revelations of the season with Leipzig, has joined Roc Nation Sports International, according to reports by Fabrizio Romano.
The agency also represents some of the biggest names in world football, including Vinicius Junior, Kevin De Bruyne, Endrick and Senegal international Idrissa Gana Gueye.
Diomandé’s decision brings an end to his collaboration with Maxidel Management, the agency run by former Ivory Coast captain Max-Alain Gradel, who earned 113 caps and scored 18 goals for the Elephants.
The change of agents comes at a time when the young forward’s profile continues to rise rapidly on both the club and international stage.
Highly rated within German football, Diomandé is expected to be one of the most talked-about players in the upcoming Bundesliga transfer window.
His performances this season have drawn significant attention, prompting speculation about his long-term future despite his relatively recent arrival in Saxony.
Last month, the Abidjan-born attacker publicly denied rumours linking him to a contract extension involving his former representatives, following weeks of discussion within the Ivorian football community.
The issue had already generated debate during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, where Diomandé’s growing importance to the national team was evident.
The switch to Roc Nation Sports International is widely seen as a strategic move as interest around the winger intensifies.
Fabrizio Romano reports that several major clubs are closely monitoring his situation, underlining the scale of attention surrounding the teenager less than a year after he joined Leipzig.
On the pitch, Diomandé has quickly established himself as a key figure for the Roten Bullen.
He has made 21 appearances in all competitions this season, starting 16 matches, scoring eight goals and providing six assists.
His blend of pace, directness and efficiency in the final third has been central to Leipzig’s attacking play.
Despite the speculation, Diomandé remains under contract until June 2030, offering his club a strong negotiating position.
🚨⭐️ RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomandé has signed today with Roc Nation Sports International as new agency.
Important decision ahead of summer transfer window with several top clubs keen. pic.twitter.com/iBLUdd9Vhd
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 6, 2026
His market value is currently estimated at €45 million, reflecting both his impact this season and his potential for further development.
As the summer window approaches, Diomandé’s decision off the pitch is likely to fuel further discussion.
While his immediate focus remains on his performances in Germany, the move offers a clear indication that a significant transfer period could lie ahead for one of Ivorian football’s most promising prospects.
