Press reports revealed that Real Madrid club has finalized the signing deal with the Ivorian Yan Diomande, first-team footballer at Leipzig club.
Real Madrid submitted an official offer to sign the player for 100 million euros, which was rejected, but submitted a second offer for 120 million euros.
Diomande is considered one of the most prominent targets desired to be signed during the current summer transfer window by major European clubs such as Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain.
This deal came within Real Madrid club's plan to restructure the team by strengthening the team's needs under the leadership of Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho.
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Journalist Ben Jacobs said that Real Madrid club has finalized the signing deal with Yan Diomande on a five-year contract extending until 2031.
He stated that Real Madrid club reached a full agreement with German club Leipzig regarding all financial requirements of the deal.
🚨 BREAKING: Real Madrid reach a verbal agreement with Leipzig for Yan Diomande pending final details.Player already has terms in place on a five-year contract.🇨🇮🤝 @alex_crook pic.twitter.com/Kg2X0K0F2X — Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) July 26, 2026@JacobsBen
Journalist Graeme Bailey said that Real Madrid club gave the Ivorian player permission to travel to Spain for a medical examination.
He confirmed that Leipzig club informed Paris Saint-Germain that the player has decided his fate by agreeing to Real Madrid's offer.
Real Madrid have reached agreement with RB Leipzig for Yan Diomande - who have given the player permission to travel to Spain, sources confirm to @TEAMtalk.Player now on-route to the Spanish capital for a medical.Paris Saint-Germain told Diomande is heading to Madrid. — Graeme Bailey (@GraemeBailey) July 26, 2026@GraemeBailey
