Real Madrid close to record €120m signing of Ivorian winger Yan Diomande
Real Madrid are on the brink of completing a transfer for 19‑year‑old Ivorian winger Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig. The deal is reported to be worth roughly €120 million, including a €100 million fixed fee, and would make Diomande the most expensive African player ever. Paris Saint‑Germain withdrew from the race, clearing the way for the Spanish club to reach an agreement with Leipzig.
The transfer would become Leipzig’s record sale, surpassing the fees received for Benjamin Šeško and Josko Gvardiol. Diomande, who featured for the Ivory Coast at the 2026 World Cup, is expected to join a Real Madrid squad that is also planning further summer changes, with the move influencing speculation about the futures of other attacking players such as Vinícius Júnior and attracting interest from clubs like Liverpool.
Entities: Ivory Coast national football team · Ivory Coast national team · Paris Saint‑Germain · Paris Saint‑Germain Football Club · RB Leipzig · RasenballSport Leipzig e.V. (RB Leipzig) · Real Madrid CF · Real Madrid Club de Fútbol · Yan Diomande
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Yan Diomande featured for the Ivory Coast national team at the 2026 World Cup.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The deal would become RB Leipzig’s record sale, surpassing previous transfers of Benjamin Šeško and Josko Gvardiol. (5f852c3a-6435-4173-936e-ea2516e41508,00a01c3b‑)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Paris Saint‑Germain withdrew from negotiations and did not submit a bid for Yan Diomande. (5f852c3a-6435-4173-936e-ea2516e41508,00a01c3b‑)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The transfer fee includes a €100 million fixed component. (a5480378-89d1-4c73-a399-64e7fddf0682,5f852c3a-6435-4173-936e-ea2516e41508,00a01c3b‑)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] PSG expressed dissatisfaction with the transfer price and indicated a possible targeting of Real Madrid midfielder Rodri as retaliation.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Yan Diomande, a 19‑year‑old Ivorian winger, will transfer from RB Leipzig to Real Madrid for around €120 million. (a5480378-89d1-4c73-a399-64e7fddf0682,4a0f21bb-bf4f-4974-a3cf-6c6115bbd3bd,5f852c3a-6435-4173-936e-ea2516e41508,00a01c3b‑)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Yan Diomande became the most expensive African player in history. (a5480378-89d1-4c73-a399-64e7fddf0682,b58b802b-807f-4a57-9483-7a68a094e7ec,5b0257f5-d7aa-44e7-a3f7-82d561409e6b)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Diomande previously played for the Florida‑based DME Academy and had trials with several European clubs before joining Leganés and then RB Leipzig.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Yan Diomande played for the Ivory Coast at the 2026 World Cup. (a5480378-89d1-4c73-a399-64e7fddf0682,00a01c3b‑)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Liverpool is monitoring the market after the expected Diomande signing. (eb97c082-0384-4c4d-973a-2d31b8fe1e96)