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Real Madrid impressed by Yan Diomande's early training performances

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 4:00 PM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Real Madrid impressed by Yan Diomande's early training performances

Summary

Real Madrid's technical staff have expressed strong enthusiasm for summer signing Yan Diomande following his initial days at Valdebebas. The 19-year-old forward, who transferred from RB Leipzig for €125 million, comes off a World Cup appearance with Ivory Coast. Despite limited pre-season preparation, he showcased impressive physical condition and technical ability in training. His emergence is seen as a boost for head coach Jose Mourinho, who advocated for his recruitment. Diomande may debut in an upcoming friendly against Schalke.

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•Yan Diomande joined Real Madrid from RB Leipzig for €125 million.
•Staff impressed by his speed and technical skills during training.
•Mourinho pushed for Diomande's signing to enhance team performance.
•Diomande has not played in pre-season friendlies yet.
•He may debut against Schalke in the upcoming friendly.

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4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid staff highly impressed by summer signing’s first days at Valdebebas

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According to journalist Rodra of ESPN, Real Madrid’s technical staff have been highly impressed by summer signing Yan Diomande’s first few days at the club training facilities.The 19-year-old forw...
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