La Liga
Yan Diomande, a 19-year-old Ivorian winger, has been deactivated by Leipzig for this Saturday's match as he finalizes his move to Real Madrid. The player has been aware of the verbal agreement reached last weekend for his transfer to the White Team and only awaits the final authorization from the German club to travel to Madrid, undergo the medical examination, and sign his contract.
Diomande's absence from the squad is a further indication that the operation is entering its final phase. Although the transfer is not yet official, all parties are working to finalize the last details and allow the player to join José Mourinho's team as soon as possible.
Yan Diomande Awaits Leipzig's Authorization
The agreement between Real Madrid and the player was finalized several days ago. Since then, Diomande has been waiting for Leipzig to give the final approval to complete the transfer, an operation that will be around 120 million euros.
The Ivorian winger was informed of the verbal agreement last weekend and is already prepared to travel to the Spanish capital. The plan is for him to travel as soon as he receives the authorization from the German club to undergo the medical examination and sign a long-term contract.
The absence from the squad also avoids any physical risks before an operation of this magnitude. Leipzig continues to negotiate the final administrative aspects with Real Madrid, although the understanding between the player and the White Team is fully settled.

Real Madrid Speeds Up to Incorporate Yan Diomande
The White Team considers Diomande's arrival before the start of LaLiga a priority to facilitate his adaptation to the team. Mourinho wants to have the Ivorian international as soon as possible, as he is coming off a season with an impact in the Bundesliga with 15 goals and 11 assists.
The negotiation has gone through several phases. Real Madrid initially presented a proposal close to 100 million euros, rejected by Leipzig, before preparing an improved offer that brings the total amount closer to 120 million euros, a figure that has unlocked the operation.
PSG also showed interest in the player in recent weeks, but eventually withdrew from the bidding, leaving the Madrid team as the main candidate to acquire one of the most promising wingers in European football.
The Deactivation Nears the Conclusion of the Transfer
Leipzig's decision to leave Diomande out of the squad reinforces the feeling that the official announcement is imminent. The player also does not want to fully join the dynamics of the German team while the final transfer procedures are being resolved, a stance that he had already communicated to the club.
If no setbacks occur in the next few hours, Yan Diomande will travel to Madrid to undergo the medical examination and complete his incorporation into Real Madrid, which aims to make the Ivorian winger one of the most significant signings of this summer market with an investment close to 120 million euros.
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