Real Madrid Signs Yan Diomande for €140 Million Deal
Real Madrid has completed the signing of 19-year-old Ivory Coast international Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig in a deal worth up to €140 million (£120 million). Diomande has signed a seven-year contract at the Santiago Bernabéu.
This transfer positions him among the most expensive signings in Real Madrid’s history, potentially exceeding the fee paid for Jude Bellingham in 2023. Diomande attracted interest from several top European clubs, including Paris Saint-Germain, which ended its pursuit after a €120 million bid was rejected, and Liverpool, which had an initial £69 million offer turned down.
Diomande had a standout 2025–26 season in Germany, scoring 12 league goals and providing eight assists, earning the Bundesliga Young Player of the Season award. He also represented Ivory Coast at the FIFA World Cup, playing in all four matches as the team reached the quarter-finals.
Known for his pace and versatility, Diomande is expected to enhance Real Madrid’s attacking options.
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