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Yan Diomande Reveals Sister's Death in Open Letter

His Players' Tribune piece gives the first public account of the loss while casting his football rise as a pledge to keep her name alive.

Overview

  • Diomande published a personal letter in The Players' Tribune saying his 15-year-old sister Roxane died after drinking an allegedly poisoned beverage at a party and describing deep shock and numbness.
  • He recounts that Roxane was a constant supporter who kept him going through visa setbacks and repeated rejections at trials in Europe and the United States.
  • Diomande traces his path from Leganés to RB Leipzig, noting he was signed by Leipzig in July 2025 for about €20 million and later scored 13 goals with 10 assists in 36 Bundesliga matches.
  • RB Leipzig's reported asking price above €130 million reflects his breakout 2025–26 season and World Cup exposure, which have sharply raised his transfer-market profile.
  • The account is drawn from Diomande's first-person letter and has not been independently verified, so the emotional revelation could shape public attention and prompt further reporting or official inquiry.