Diomande sinks at Real Madrid

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14/10/26 21:00:00

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Yan Diomande, a 19-year-old Ivorian winger, is one of the main characters in the latest news about Real Madrid after a fixed transfer of 125 million euros that could reach 140 million with variables. His first start came this weekend against Rayo Vallecano, with Arda Güler starting the match on the bench.

Before that game, Diomande had played in the previous five official matches, always as a substitute. The forward had 99 minutes without goals or assists after arriving in the summer as the club’s most expensive signing.

🚨⚪️ José Mourinho on Yan Diomande: “Yan is getting better, he has a lot to learn from a tactical aspect but he has an incredible talent, very strong, he gives us many options”.

“He can play in Vini’s position, on the right too.” pic.twitter.com/95HieZN9pm

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 13, 2026

Yan Diomande starts and Arda Güler responds

José Mourinho decided to give him his first opportunity from the start in the 4-1 victory against Rayo. Diomande got involved from the wing, seeking one-on-one situations and contributing to several offensive plays, although he finished his first start without scoring or assisting.

The contrast came in the second half. Arda Güler came in around the 70th minute and needed just over twenty minutes to have a direct impact on the scoreline. The Turkish player assisted Kylian Mbappé for the fourth goal and added interior circulation to a team that had lost control after halftime.

His performance increases the competition in an area of the field with several alternatives. Mbappé, Vinícius, and Jude Bellingham carry significant weight in the attack, while Güler continues to gain prominence. The Turkish player closed the last season with 6 goals and 14 assists in 51 matches, and the club is working to extend his contract, currently signed until 2029, until 2031.

For Diomande, this competition turns every opportunity into an immediate test. His arrival was a record investment, and the price inevitably conditions the analysis of his first months, although the club maintains a long-term plan with a player who is only 19 years old.

Real Madrid can pay up to 140 million for Yan Diomande

The Real Madrid agreed with RB Leipzig on an initial payment of 125 million, which can be increased by up to 15 million linked to objectives and variables. Diomande signed for seven seasons, until June 30, 2033, reflecting the operational horizon.

His previous season partially explains the bet. Before stepping into LaLiga, Diomande played 33 matches with RB Leipzig, where he scored 12 goals and provided 9 assists. These numbers, along with his international performance with Ivory Coast, raised his value to become the biggest investment made by the white club.

The discussion now moves from the offices to the field. Mourinho must distribute minutes among players who can occupy similar spaces, while Güler's performance makes it harder to reduce his involvement when the team needs a playmaker.

The LaLiga schedule will offer new opportunities to manage this competition. After facing Rayo, the team has upcoming visits to Elche and later the derby against Atlético Madrid. These matches will mark the next step for Yan Diomande: consolidating his presence after his first start or competing for minutes again from the bench.

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