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Rodri prioritizes Barca as Real Madrid signs Diomande for €140 million

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 6:32 AM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Rodri prioritizes Barca as Real Madrid signs Diomande for €140 million

Summary

On August 7, 2026, the summer transfer market sees significant developments as Rodri Hernández opts for FC Barcelona despite Real Madrid's interest. Madrid officially completes the signing of Yan Diomande for a club-record fee of €140 million, while Vinicius Junior extends his contract with the club until 2032. Barcelona is working to finalize Rodri's transfer following his agreement to join them, amid reports that Ferran Torres is seeking a move to PSG. Valencia CF expresses interest in acquiring Arnau Martínez from Girona, and Sevilla FC accelerates player departures to ease their wage bill following recent transfers.

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Key Details

•Rodri chooses FC Barcelona over Real Madrid's offers.
•Real Madrid signs Yan Diomande for €140 million.
•Vinicius Junior renews his contract with Madrid until 2032.
•Valencia CF submits an offer for Arnau Martínez of Girona.
•Sevilla FC speeds up player departures to reduce wage costs.

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6:32 AMYahoo Sports — 🗞️ Diomandé, Vini, Rodri... the market's red-hot in the headlines

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The summer transfer market blows wide open on August 7, 2026. The front pages of the sports press are packed with real blockbuster stories: Rodri Hernández’s decision to wear the Blaugrana shirt, R...
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