Transfer news – Real Madrid move for Diomande, PSG left behind

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·25 July 2026

Transfer news – Real Madrid move for Diomande, PSG left behind

Yan Diomande, the 19-year-old RB Leipzig striker (under contract until 2030) and Ivory Coast international, was reported to be very close to joining Paris Saint-Germain during this transfer window, but nothing materialized. In recent hours, the focus has instead shifted to a move from Real Madrid. Journalists Ben Jacobs and Fabrizio Romano, as well as the newspaper Sport, now claim that the Madrid club is stepping up talks with Leipzig and the player.

Ben Jacobs: “optimism following discussions on the player’s side.”

Real Madrid are planning to make a new offer for Yan Diomande, having grown more optimistic following discussions on the player’s side. Negotiations with PSG are being led by Nasser Al-Khelaïfi with Oliver Mintzlaff involved. Diomande has already agreed to the terms of a five-year contract, but PSG have still not met Leipzig’s valuation.

Fabrizio Romano: “Diomande has opened the door to a move to Real Madrid”

Yan Diomande has opened the door to a move to Real Madrid as positive talks have taken place over contract terms. Real Madrid will return with a new offer after their €100m package proposal was rejected, as revealed. PSG have been in contact for weeks but there is still no club-to-club agreement at this stage.

Sport: “going all in on Yan Diomande.”

Real Madrid have made their decision and are going all in on Yan Diomande, the breakout star of the World Cup, for a fee of €120 million according to SPORT. A promising signing for both the present and the future, aimed at strengthening Mourinho’s attack.

Nothing is certain until it becomes concrete, but seeing all the media outlets and journalists pointing in the same direction in such a short space of time is still a strong indication of a Real Madrid move that could hit the mark. There has never been such momentum on PSG’s side, despite the reported agreement with Diomande. The price demanded by Leipzig has always been a stumbling block, and there is nothing to suggest that could change.

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The Parisian club has clearly shown in recent years that it knows how to stand firm and does not want to get drawn into enormous spending. If Real Madrid are ready to go beyond €100 million for the Ivory Coast international, the transfer could very well be completed. As for PSG, there are no doubt other options being prepared, without the media frenzy. There is no reason to panic, even if some supporters already seem to have lost their calm.

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