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Real Madrid sign Diomande for €125 m, most expensive ever.

8/7/2026

Summary

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Real Madrid signed Ivorian winger Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig on 6 August 2026.
He signed a seven-year contract through 30 June 2033 for €125 million plus €15 million in add-ons, potentially €140 million.
The transfer makes Diomande Real Madrid’s most expensive signing, overtaking Jude Bellingham.
He joined José Mourinho’s rebuilt squad.
Diomande scored 12 Bundesliga goals, provided eight assists and played all four Ivory Coast matches at the 2026 World Cup with one assist.

History

Historical Context

In 2009 Real Madrid shattered the transfer record with a €94 million purchase of Cristiano Ronaldo, a capability born from Florentino Pérez’s first presidency that cleared €270 million of debt by selling the club’s training grounds. Building on that commercial model, the club announced in August 2026 a record-breaking deal for Yan Diomande, underscoring the continued escalation of fees.

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Story summary

Real Madrid signed Ivorian winger Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig on 6 August 2026.
He signed a seven-year contract through 30 June 2033 for €125 million plus €15 million in add-ons, potentially €140 million.
The transfer makes Diomande Real Madrid’s most expensive signing, overtaking Jude Bellingham.
He joined José Mourinho’s rebuilt squad.
Diomande scored 12 Bundesliga goals, provided eight assists and played all four Ivory Coast matches at the 2026 World Cup with one assist.

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