Real Madrid's Yan Diomande transfer stalled by agent dispute

Yan Diomande Real Madrid agent dispute FIFA complaint transfer fee

Ivorian winger Yan Diomande, 19, has agreed personal terms with Real Madrid after RB Leipzig accepted a fee reported to exceed €100 million (some sources cite €122 million plus bonuses). The move was expected to be completed in early August.

The transfer has been halted because former agent Max Gradel’s firm Maxidel Management lodged a complaint with FIFA, alleging that Real Madrid negotiated with Roc Nation – Diomande’s current agency – in breach of an existing representation contract. FIFA is now reviewing the case and may grant a provisional licence, postpone the International Transfer Certificate, or block the registration altogether.

Real Madrid says it was unaware of the dispute and is awaiting FIFA’s decision before finalising the deal. All other elements of the transfer – payment terms to Leipzig, Diomande’s contract, and medicals – are reportedly ready.

Entities: FIFA · Maxidel · Maxidel Management · RB Leipzig · Real Madrid · Roc Nation · Yan Diomande

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 12 SOURCES] Real Madrid says it was unaware of the agent dispute and is waiting for FIFA’s decision. (multiple articles)
[● 12 SOURCES] The transfer is blocked because former agent Max Gradel’s firm Maxidel Management filed a complaint with FIFA alleging breach of contract. (multiple articles)
[● 4 SOURCES] Yan Diomande, a 19‑year‑old Ivorian winger, is set to transfer from RB Leipzig to Real Madrid. (multiple articles)
[● 2 SOURCES] Paris Saint‑Germain withdrew interest in Diomande before the Real Madrid deal was finalised. (multiple articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] The transfer fee is reported to exceed €100 million, with some sources citing €122 million plus bonuses. (multiple articles)
[● 12 SOURCES] FIFA is reviewing the complaint and may grant a provisional licence, delay, or block the International Transfer Certificate. (multiple articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] All other elements of the transfer – payment terms to Leipzig, Diomande’s contract and medicals – are ready. (multiple articles)