José Mourinho discusses Yan Diomandé's signing with Real Madrid

Real Madrid head coach José Mourinho confirmed he did not specifically request the signing of Yan Diomandé this summer. Despite this, he expressed satisfaction with the young Ivorian's arrival from RB Leipzig, where he signed for a potential total of €140 million. Mourinho acknowledged the wide belief that he asked for Diomandé, but clarified that while he wanted the player, he did not initiate the signing. The discussion came during an interview with El Chiringuito TV, where Mourinho highlighted Diomandé's versatility as a key asset for the team.

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