Yan Diomande: Mourinho manages record signing's integration

Real Madrid manager José Mourinho is managing the integration of Yan Diomande, the club's most expensive signing in history at 125 million euros. Despite the high transfer fee, the 19-year-old Ivorian has seen limited playing time, totaling only 57 minutes across the first three matches of the season.

Mourinho has defended the decision to use the player sparingly, stating that Diomande must take things “step by step” and that the coaching staff will not be influenced by his price tag. The manager emphasized Diomande's work ethic and humility, noting that he is focused on learning from teammates like Kylian Mbappé and Arda Güler.

Diomande, who joined from RB Leipzig, has expressed his commitment to the club and his respect for the professional standards set by his teammates. The current strategy involves gradually increasing his minutes to ensure he adapts to the team's rhythm without facing undue pressure.