Real Madrid near €140 million deal for Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 12:25 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Real Madrid is reportedly close to finalizing the signing of Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig for €140 million. The Ivory Coast winger is expected to undergo a medical and sign his contract soon. To make room for Diomande and potentially Rodri, Real Madrid may register Diomande with their reserve team, Castilla, initially. This move aims to provide more flexibility in squad management for manager Jose Mourinho while also ensuring that Los Blancos do not lose out on signing Rodri, who is being pursued by Barcelona. Approval for Diomande's registration with Castilla is pending.
- •Yan Diomande is nearing a €140 million transfer to Real Madrid.
- •Diomande may begin his tenure registered with Castilla.
- •The move aims to accommodate both Diomande and Rodri in the squad.
- •Rodri's potential transfer from Manchester City faces competition from Barcelona.
- •Real Madrid awaits approval for Diomande's registration.
- 12:25 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid consider Castilla registration plan for €140 million signing to facilitate Rodri arrival – report
"Real Madrid are closing in on signing Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig, with the Ivory Coast winger on his way to Spain.After weeks of negotiations, the Spanish club have agreed a monstrous €140 million...
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