Real Madrid have completed the signing of Ivory Coast international Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig in a deal worth up to €140 million (£120 million), with the highly rated teenager signing a seven-year contract at the Santiago Bernabéu.
As reported by BBC Sport on Thursday, the transfer makes the 19-year-old winger one of the most expensive signings in Real Madrid’s history, with the fee potentially surpassing the amount the Spanish giants agreed to pay Borussia Dortmund for England midfielder Jude Bellingham in 2023.
Diomande had been linked with several top European clubs following an outstanding campaign with RB Leipzig. Paris Saint-Germain were reportedly leading the race for his signature before ending their pursuit after a bid of €120 million (£102.5 million) was rejected.
Liverpool were also among the clubs interested in the Ivorian winger and had an initial £69 million offer turned down as they searched for a replacement for Mohamed Salah.
The Spanish champions view the teenager as one of Europe’s brightest young talents and believe he has the potential to become a key player for the club in the years ahead.
