Real Madrid nears record transfer deal for Yan Diomande
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 1:20 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Real Madrid is close to finalizing the transfer of Ivorian forward Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig, potentially making him the club's most expensive signing. The two clubs resumed negotiations on August 2, and an agreement is expected soon, as Diomande has already settled on personal terms. Reports indicate a fee of €130 million plus add-ons could exceed €10 million. Until the transfer is completed, Diomande continues to train with RB Leipzig, indicating the deal has not yet been finalized. Following this signing, Real Madrid may pursue Manchester City midfielder Rodri Hernandez.
- •Yan Diomande could join Real Madrid for €130 million plus add-ons.
- •Negotiations resumed on August 2 after previous stalls.
- •Diomande has agreed to personal terms some weeks ago.
- •He trained with RB Leipzig on August 3.
- •Real Madrid may target Rodri Hernandez after this signing.
- 1:45 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid break €200m transfer barrier with historic Yan Diomande deal
- 1:20 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid close in on record-breaking Yan Diomande transfer
"Real Madrid were quick to complete four signings after the end of the last season. Even before this summer transfer window opened, they had already signed Marc Cucurella, Ibrahima Konate, Denzel Dumfr...
"The Ivorian forward Yan Diomande is expected to be the most expensive signing for Real Madrid this summer, even though the Merengues have already brought in five other players and are being linked wit...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 1:45 PMReal Madrid break €200m transfer barrier with historic Yan Diomande deal
Real Madrid were quick to complete four signings after the end of the last season. Even before this summer transfer window opened, they had already signed Marc Cucurella, Ibrahima Konate, Denzel Dumfr...
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 1:20 PMReal Madrid close in on record-breaking Yan Diomande transfer
The Ivorian forward Yan Diomande is expected to be the most expensive signing for Real Madrid this summer, even though the Merengues have already brought in five other players and are being linked wit...
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