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Yan Diomande reflects on childhood dream after joining Real Madrid

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 7:00 AM

Last updated Nov 1, 2026

Yan Diomande reflects on childhood dream after joining Real Madrid

Summary

Yan Diomande, the 19-year-old winger signed by Real Madrid from RB Leipzig, expressed his elation at fulfilling a lifelong ambition to play for the club. After a successful stint with Leganes and a breakthrough season in Germany, Diomande joined Real Madrid this summer for around €140 million. He has rapidly adapted to his new role, enhancing the team's performance while noting the personal sacrifices of leaving home. Questions remain about his position on the pitch with the impending return of Vinicius Jr. from suspension.

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•Diomande joined Real Madrid from RB Leipzig in summer 2026.
•He expressed fulfillment of a childhood dream in recent interviews.
•Real Madrid paid around €140 million for his transfer.
•His early performances have garnered positive evaluations from analysts.
•Vinicius Jr.'s return may alter Diomande's role in the squad.

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7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid summer signing makes emotional admission: ‘I dreamed of this since I was a child’

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Real Madrid had a blockbuster summer transfer window, making a number of signings to strengthen the squad at Jose Mourinho’s disposal.The biggest of those signings, undoubtedly, was Yan Diomande fro...
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