Real Madrid signs Diomandé, Barcelona secures Rodri as transfer market heats up
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 6:51 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
On August 7, Real Madrid announced the signing of Yan Diomandé for €125 million, marking a record transfer for the club. Vinicius Junior has renewed his contract until 2032. Meanwhile, Rodri Hernández surprisingly agreed to join FC Barcelona, shifting from negotiations with Real Madrid. At Atlético Madrid, Diego Simeone is preparing Julián Álvarez for the league opener against Málaga. Former RFEF president Luis Rubiales criticized FIFA's Gianni Infantino and political figures over Spain's 2030 World Cup bid.
- •Real Madrid pays €125 million for Yan Diomandé.
- •Vinicius Junior extends his contract with Madrid until 2032.
- •Rodri Hernández chooses Barcelona over Madrid.
- •Diego Simeone finalizes preparations for Julián Álvarez.
- •Luis Rubiales criticizes FIFA and Spanish politics regarding the World Cup.
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"The transfer market explodes this August 7 with historic moves in the capital and Barcelona. Amid record-breaking figures in Chamartín, unexpected twists in negotiations involving the biggest stars, ...
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