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Real Madrid secures Yan Diomandé in high-profile transfer from RB Leipzig

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 8:40 PM

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Summary

Real Madrid has finalized a deal for attacking player Yan Diomandé from RB Leipzig. The club confirmed the agreement, reportedly exceeding €100 million, on Sunday. Diomandé has been a major target for Real as they look to boost their squad under José Mourinho. Following a rejected bid earlier this week, Madrid returned with an improved offer that successfully secured the Ivorian winger. Diomandé is expected to travel to Madrid this week for medical tests and a contract signing lasting until June 2031.

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•Real Madrid signs Yan Diomandé from RB Leipzig for over €100 million.
•Diomandé's contract is set until June 2031.
•The transfer agreement was confirmed on Sunday.
•Real Madrid improved their earlier bid to finalize the deal.
•Diomandé will undergo medical tests in Madrid this week.

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La Liga heavyweights Real Madrid have on Sunday closed a deal for the club’s latest high-profile attacking addition.This comes amid confirmation that Los Blancos have beaten out the stiff competitio...
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