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Real Madrid Sign Yan Diomandé in Club-Record Transfer

The 19-year-old Ivorian forward has joined on a seven-season contract in a deal reported at €125m plus up to €15m in bonuses, a move that underscores rising fees for young stars.

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Overview

  • Real Madrid announced the signing Thursday and confirmed Diomandé has a seven-season contract running to 30 June 2033 after traveling to Madrid for and passing medical tests.
  • Spanish media report the fee as €125 million guaranteed with up to €15 million in performance-related add-ons, while the club’s statement did not publish a payment breakdown.
  • Diomandé earned his move after a breakthrough season at RB Leipzig — about 36 appearances with 13 goals and nine to ten assists — and standout performances for Ivory Coast at the 2026 World Cup.
  • Negotiations lengthened after Leipzig resisted lower offers; Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool had been linked but did not complete bids before Real raised its proposal and closed the deal.
  • Leganés will receive a substantial sell-on payment from the transfer and the fee places Diomandé among the most expensive signings under 21, illustrating ongoing inflation in top-tier transfers.