Initially, the Ivorian – who struck 12 goals and provided eight assists in 33 Bundesliga appearances last season – didn’t travel with his Leipzig team-mates to Saalfelden, but he is now fit to start his preparations for 2026/27 after making a full recovery.
Diomande played a crucial role in securing Leipzig’s UEFA Champions League return after a year’s absence following their third-placed finish under head coach Ole Werner, who has since been replaced by Martín Demichelis.