That's it! Yan Diomande denies rumors that Liverpool is his dream team and reveals his true favorite club.
On 16 Feb 2026 GMT+7, Yan Diomande, the sought-after young talent at RB Leipzig, addressed rumors claiming Liverpool is his dream club, clarifying that the "Reds" are actually his father's favorite team.
The story began when Yan Diomande previously said playing for Liverpool was his dream: “I want to play at Anfield. I want to play for Liverpool. I’m a big fan of Liverpool.”
However, Diomande recently corrected the narrative, saying people have made it seem like Liverpool is his dream club, but in reality, it is his father's favorite.
“People make it look like this is my dream club, but actually, it’s my dad’s favorite team. He wants to see me play there one day because he loves the atmosphere at Anfield.”
“He has always admired Steven Gerrard. I was too young to watch him play. We didn’t have a TV at home for a long time.”
“I have great respect for Liverpool, but right now, my dream club is Leipzig.”
Additionally, he revealed he has spoken multiple times with Jürgen Klopp, who now works within the Red Bull organization. Klopp advised him to stay humble and keep working hard, and Diomande admitted he once dreamed of playing under Klopp’s management.
Yan Diomande, the 19-year-old winger, has scored 7 goals in 20 Bundesliga matches in the 2025-26 season. He is considered one of the hottest prospects in the upcoming summer transfer market. Reports say Leipzig may set his value as high as 100 million euros, with major clubs including Manchester City, Bayern Munich, and Real Madrid showing interest.