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Real Madrid signs Diomande for €140 million as transfer window nears end

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 8:00 AM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Real Madrid signs Diomande for €140 million as transfer window nears end

Summary

Real Madrid has secured the signing of Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig for €140 million ($161 million). The move follows significant transactions in the ongoing summer transfer window, where English players Morgan Rogers and Elliot Anderson also made record transfers to Chelsea and Manchester City, respectively. As the transfer deadline approaches, Premier League clubs must finalize any transactions by September 1 at 11 p.m. BST, while La Liga teams have a deadline just before that. The Saudi Pro League transfer window remains open until October 12, allowing additional movement for players not transferring to Europe.

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By the Numbers

•Diomande joins Real Madrid for €140 million from RB Leipzig.
•Morgan Rogers and Elliot Anderson become record English signings.
•Premier League transfer deadline is September 1 at 11 p.m. BST.
•La Liga deadline falls one minute before the Premier League.
•Saudi Pro League transfer window closes on October 12.

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What they're saying

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The summer transfer window in Europe is building towards an action-packed conclusion. Real Madrid have signed Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig for € 140 million ($161m), while Morgan Rogers and Elliot Anderson are the two most expensive English players in history following their respective moves to Chelsea and Manchester City.
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