Jose Mourinho plans role for Real Madrid-bound Yan Diomande
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 7:45 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Yu Diomande, a 19-year-old winger from RB Leipzig, is expected to join Real Madrid soon. Although the transfer hasn't been confirmed, manager Jose Mourinho has begun strategizing how to integrate Diomande into the team's attack. Mourinho envisions using him primarily on the right side, while also deploying him on the left when necessary. Diomande’s versatility is seen as a crucial asset to adjust tactics during matches. The focus now shifts to his integration and performance expectations at Madrid as he approaches a high-profile transfer.
- •Yan Diomande is set to join Real Madrid from RB Leipzig.
- •Mourinho plans to utilize Diomande on both wings.
- •Mourinho has asked for more speed in his squad.
- •Diomande's transfer is expected to be confirmed imminently.
- •Managing expectations for Diomande will be crucial due to his age.
- 7:45 AMYahoo Sports — Mourinho already working on clear role for 19-year-old Real Madrid-bound sensation
"Real Madrid may not have announced the signing of Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig yet, but it already feels like a deal that has got over the line.The talented teenager made waves in the Bundesliga last ...
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