Is Diomande Rebelling Against Leipzig Over Real Madrid?

RB Leipzig has announced that Ivorian winger Yan Diomandé will be absent from the friendly match against Verl, citing that the player is suffering from illness, which will also prevent him from participating in today's preparatory match.

The German club added that Diemandi's participation in the training camp to be held in Austria is now in doubt, pending his full recovery in the coming days.

In contrast, reports have claimed that the player is not suffering from any health issues, confirming that his absence is part of his efforts to pressure Leipzig's management to facilitate his transfer to Real Madrid during the summer transfer window.

Reports suggest that Diomande has limited his training to light sessions in recent days, fearing an injury that could hinder his move to the royal club, which continues to work on securing his signature before the new season begins.

Real Madrid has made a new offer to the German club for the signing of Diomande, but Leipzig has not responded to the bid as of now, which has frustrated the royal club.