Real Madrid sign Diomande from RB Leipzig

What the report says

Real Madrid have completed the signing of Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig in a deal reported by BBC Sport to be worth up to 140m euros (£120m). The 19-year-old has agreed a seven-year contract, adding to a summer recruitment drive under new head coach Jose Mourinho.

BBC Sport reported that Diomande had been tracked by several major clubs, with Paris St-Germain and Liverpool among those linked before Real moved ahead. The fee could exceed the amount Real paid for Jude Bellingham in 2023, underlining how highly the Spanish club values the teenager’s potential.

Diomande arrives after a rapid rise through club football. He was named the Bundesliga’s Young Player of the Season for 2025-26 after a productive campaign for Leipzig, and he also featured for Ivory Coast at the World Cup. BBC Sport said his pace, dribbling and ability to play on either wing were key reasons behind Real’s interest, particularly as they look for more consistency on the right side of attack.

The move fits a broader pattern at Real Madrid of investing in young talent before players reach their peak. BBC Sport’s coverage places Diomande among a group of new arrivals intended to strengthen the squad for the immediate season and beyond.