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Real Madrid agrees terms with Yan Diomande for transfer from RB Leipzig

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 9:00 AM

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Real Madrid agrees terms with Yan Diomande for transfer from RB Leipzig

Summary

Real Madrid has reportedly reached an agreement on personal terms with RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande. The midfielder gained attention for his performance at the FIFA World Cup 2026, where he was notable for his role in the Ivorian team. Both Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain withdrew their interest after having bids rejected, with PSG's final offer estimated at 102.5 million pounds. Diomande is coming off a successful Bundesliga season, scoring 12 goals and providing eight assists as Leipzig secured a UEFA Champions League spot for the upcoming season. The contract with Real Madrid is said to be incentivized and similar to Jude Bellingham's.

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By the Numbers

•Yan Diomande played a key role at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
•He scored 12 league goals in the 2025-26 Bundesliga season.
•RB Leipzig finished third, securing a Champions League berth.
•PSG's final bid for Diomande was 102.5 million pounds.
•Madrid's terms are similar to Jude Bellingham's contract.

Latest Updates

6:41 PMYahoo Sports — 💸Over 130 million: Real Madrid close to sealing Diomandé
11:22 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid in negotiations to buy Leipzig's Diomande: source
9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Diomande, Real Madrid ‘agree terms’ for transfer of Leipzig winger

What they're saying

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Real Madrid are in talks with RB Leipzig to buy Ivorian winger Yan Diomande, a source at the German club confirmed to AFP on Tuesday. In June, a source at Paris Saint-Germain told AFP that the European champions were interested in signing Diomande.
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Yan Diomandé’s transfer to Real Madrid is on the verge of being finalized. After intense negotiations between the Madrid board and RB Leipzig, the parties have managed to resolve the sticking point...
— Yahoo Sports