Real Madrid sign Ivory Coast’s Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig
Real Madrid has signed 19-year-old Ivorian winger Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig for a reported club-record fee of 140 million euros. The move is part of a major squad overhaul under returning coach Jose Mourinho following two trophy-less seasons.
Why it matters
This transfer represents a significant financial investment and a strategic shift for Real Madrid as they attempt to regain dominance in European football.
The Bundesliga Young Player of the Season in 2025/26 reportedly signed for record fee on deal until 2033.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Diomande in action for the Ivory Coast at the 2026 World Cup [File: Hannah Mckay/Reuters] By AFP Published On 6 Aug 2026 6 Aug 2026 Real Madrid have announced the signing of 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig for what Spanish media reported was a club-record fee of 140 million euros ($161m) including bonuses.
Los Blancos said in a statement on Thursday that a deal had been reached with the Bundesliga side for Diomande, “who is tied to our club for the next seven seasons, until June 30, 2033”.
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