Surprise: Diomandé starts preseason with Leipzig

Real Madrid has not yet closed the agreement with the German club

Mario Roldán Martínez | 27 Jul 2026 | 16.30
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Yan Diomandé has returned to training / Getty Images
Yan Diomandé has returned to training / Getty Images

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Yan Diomandé, Ivorian winger 19 years old from RB Leipzig, has returned to training with the German team this Monday while Real Madrid continues finalizing his signing. The intention of both parties is to close the deal and make it official in the coming hours, with a transfer fee expected to be around 115-120 million euros.

Yan Diomandé completes his return to Leipzig's training

Diomandé showed up at Leipzig's training ground following the schedule set for players who participated in the World Cup. His presence in the training sessions does not alter the course of negotiations already at an advanced stage between the German club and Real Madrid.

The Ivorian international had already reached an agreement with the white club regarding the terms of his contract several days ago. Since then, talks have focused solely on the final financial details of the transfer and the exchange of necessary documentation between both clubs.

The initial plan is for Diomandé not to effectively join Leipzig's preseason training, as the completion of the deal is deemed imminent. His transfer to Real Madrid will depend solely on both entities formalizing the definitive agreement.

Yan Diomandé will be a new Real Madrid player / Getty Images

Real Madrid negotiates final details with Leipzig

Negotiations between Real Madrid and Leipzig have progressed over the last few days after several meetings between representatives of both clubs. The initial offer from the white club, set at 100 million euros, was rejected, prompting an improved offer to meet the demands of the German club.

Recent reports indicate that the final cost of the operation is between 115 and 120 million euros, a sum that would make it one of the largest sales in Leipzig's history. Although there are still aspects to resolve, there is a consensus that the conclusion is near.

Interest from other clubs like PSG, Liverpool, or Manchester City influenced a significant part of the market, but Real Madrid managed to get ahead by securing the player's commitment first. This allowed negotiations to focus solely on the agreement between the clubs.

Yan Diomandé, awaiting the official announcement

The next step will be the final signing of the documentation and the official announcement of the transfer. If no issues arise in the final talks with Leipzig, Yan Diomandé will travel to Madrid to undergo the medical examination and formalize a move that the white club hopes to close immediately.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Sorpresa: Diomandé empieza la pretemporada con el Leipzig