According to exclusive information from Africafoot, Krépin Diatta is closing in on a transfer to Bayer Leverkusen. The Senegal international, recently engaged in the World Cup in America with the Lions, is currently in advanced discussions with the German club. Free from any contract after his time with AS Monaco, the player represents a great opportunity in the European market. Negotiations are primarily focused on salary conditions and the attacking midfielder’s role in Leverkusen’s squad, with several options still being considered on the German side.
Looking at his recent journey, Diatta has seen steady progress in the French league. Arriving at Monaco from Club Brugge, he established himself as a versatile player in the Monaco setup. Wearing the AS Monaco colors, he has played 143 matches across all competitions, scoring 9 goals and providing 8 assists. Despite this playing time and experience at the highest level, no agreement has been reached for a contract extension with the club in the Principality. This situation has led to a parting of ways, paving the way for a free transfer after several seasons in Ligue 1.
In this context, Bayer Leverkusen appears to be the most advanced destination. The German club is reportedly in active discussions with the player, but negotiations are still conditioned by his financial demands.
Krépin Diatta is reportedly asking for an annual salary estimated at 2.5 million euros to join the Bundesliga. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace is also closely monitoring the situation and trying to convince the Senegal international to favor the Premier League. This competition among several European clubs highlights the attractiveness of his profile, especially due to his ability to play in multiple attacking positions in a particularly competitive transfer market this summer.
On the international stage, Krépin Diatta has also confirmed his importance within the Senegal national team during the 2026 World Cup. Despite Senegal’s elimination against Belgium (2-3 after extra time) in the Round of 16, his performances were generally seen as solid and consistent. He contributed to the Lions’ offensive dynamics throughout the tournament. Like Ismaïla Sarr, who had a standout run with 4 goals in 4 matches, Diatta is among the most prominent Senegalese players in the tournament, in a highly competitive global context.
OFFICIAL: AS Monaco announces the free departure of Krepin Diatta! ❤️🤍
After 5 seasons at the club, the Senegalese leaves the Rock for a new challenge.
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— Joueurs SN 🇸🇳 (@JoueursSN) June 30, 2026
