Yan Diomande joins Real Madrid in record €140m transfer

Yan Diomande Real Madrid record transfer African player €140 million

Ivorian winger Yan Diomande, 19, signed a seven‑year contract with Real Madrid that runs until June 2033. The club announced the deal on 6‑7 August 2026, confirming a fixed fee of €125 million that could rise to €140 million with performance bonuses. The amount makes Diomande the most expensive signing in Real Madrid’s history and the costliest African player ever, surpassing Nicolas Pépé.

Diomande arrived from RB Leipzig, where he spent the 2025‑26 season after moving from Leganés. In his Bundesliga campaign he recorded 12 goals and eight assists and was named the league’s best young player. Paris Saint‑Germain had been in talks for the transfer but withdrew over the price and salary demands. He is expected to feature on the right wing alongside Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior under manager José Mourinho.

The signing pushes Real Madrid’s squad market value close to €1.5 billion. Diomande expressed pride at joining the club, saying, “When Real Madrid called… I felt so proud.”

Entities: Ivory Coast · Ivory Coast national team · José Mourinho · Kylian Mbappé · Nicolas Pépé · RB Leipzig · Real Madrid · Yan Diomande

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[● 9 SOURCES] Real Madrid signed Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig. (Club announcement)
[● 8 SOURCES] Diomande scored 12 goals and provided 8 assists in his Bundesliga season and was named the league’s best young player. (Season statistics)
[● 5 SOURCES] The fee makes Diomande the most expensive African player ever, surpassing Nicolas Pépé. (Press analysis)
[● 9 SOURCES] The transfer fee is €125 million fixed, potentially rising to €140 million with bonuses. (Club statements and press reports)
[● 9 SOURCES] The fee makes Diomande the most expensive Real Madrid signing. (Club announcement)
[● 6 SOURCES] Paris Saint‑Germain withdrew from negotiations over the price and salary demands. (Media reports)
[● 4 SOURCES] Yan Diomandé is 19 years old and a citizen of Ivory Coast. (The player is a 19‑year‑old Ivorian.)
[● 8 SOURCES] Yan Diomande signed a seven‑year contract with Real Madrid until 2033. (Real Madrid announcement)
[● 5 SOURCES] Real Madrid announced the transfer on 6‑7 August 2026. (Club announcement)