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Latest news from Real Madrid: The Real Madrid is on the verge of signing Yan Diomande, a 19-year-old winger from RB Leipzig. The agreement with the player is complete, and discussions between the clubs have entered their final phase, with the possibility of the deal being announced on Monday, July 27.
The negotiation revolves around €115-120 million, after the German club rejected an initial offer of €100 million. The parties are resolving the final economic and contractual details to complete one of the main moves of the summer.
Real Madrid nearing agreement with RB Leipzig
In the past few hours, Real Madrid has accelerated negotiations with RB Leipzig. The white club had submitted an offer of €90 million fixed plus €10 million in variables, but that amount did not meet the Bundesliga club's valuation.
Leipzig has maintained a minimum request close to €120 million. The new scenario points to an agreement within that amount, although it still needs to be defined which part will be fixed and how much will depend on achieving sporting objectives.
The German club has the leverage to negotiate from a strong position because Diomande is under contract until June 30, 2030, without a release clause facilitating his departure. The winger arrived from CD Leganés in the summer of 2025 for around €20 million.
One year later, the potential transfer would allow Leipzig to receive almost six times the amount invested. This appreciation is linked to the 13 goals and 10 assists Diomande accumulated in 36 official matches during the 2025/2026 season.

Yan Diomande has reached an agreement with Real Madrid
Yan Diomande has accepted the personal conditions offered by the Madrid team. This understanding removes one of the main obstacles in the process, leaving the transfer fee as the pending issue before signing the documents.
The player wants to leave RB Leipzig during this transfer window and prioritizes taking the next step in his career. His arrival at Santiago Bernabéu now depends on both clubs completing the exchange of contracts and finalizing the payment structure.
Paris Saint-Germain had also shown interest in Diomande and even worked on a contract until 2031. Liverpool likewise presented an offer close to €100 million, rejected by Leipzig, while other Premier League clubs followed his situation.
Competition forced Real Madrid to increase the pace of negotiations. The club did not want to risk PSG or Liverpool presenting a new offer that could sway the player's decision or further increase the price.
A Key Move in Real Madrid's Transfer Market
The winger's arrival would represent an investment of between €115 and 120 million in a 19-year-old player. Diomande can play on both wings, although he mainly occupied the left flank of Leipzig's attack last season.
The signing will also impact offensive planning. The club had explored other options for the wings, but the progress in negotiations reduces the possibility of making a second high-cost operation in that position this summer.
The next step will be the final agreement between Real Madrid and RB Leipzig. If there are no last-minute differences in the payment structure, Diomande could be announced on Monday, July 27, before joining the German team's preseason.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Real Madrid deja cerrado el fichaje de Yan Diomande
