Transfers – Yan Diomande, Real Madrid make their move to beat PSG!

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·25 de julio de 2026

Transfers – Yan Diomande, Real Madrid make their move to beat PSG!

Yan Diomande, the 19-year-old RB Leipzig and Ivory Coast forward (under contract until 2030), has been reported as very close to Paris Saint-Germain in recent weeks. Except nothing has materialized, and other clubs are now being mentioned. According to many media outlets and journalists, Real Madrid have submitted an initial offer and could well beat PSG to this deal, worth more than €100 million.

The Athletic: “Real Madrid have entered the race.”

Real Madrid have entered the race to sign Yan Diomande and are in talks with RB Leipzig over a possible transfer for the 19-year-old winger. Paris Saint-Germain remain very interested in the Ivory Coast international — who favors a move to the European champions — but the club has not yet shown a willingness to offer a transfer fee likely to convince Leipzig to consider a sale this summer. The German club are demanding a fee in the region of €130 million while also seeking to tie Diomande down to a new contract, with his current deal running until the summer of 2030; they are therefore hoping to keep him beyond the summer transfer window.

Fabrizio Romano: “Real are continuing talks.”

Real Madrid sent an official €100m bid to RB Leipzig this week: a proposal worth €90m plus €10m in bonuses. RB Leipzig rejected the bid because they are asking for more than €100m to let Diomande leave. Real are continuing talks. PSG have been in negotiations for weeks, but there is still no agreement with RB.

Ben Jacobs: “Leipzig want around €130m”

Real Madrid’s offer for Yan Diomande was €90m + €10m and has already been rejected. Real are still in talks. Leipzig want around €130m (probably fixed), and have already pointed out that Florentino Pérez campaigned while promising a €150m signing. The offer is not identical to Liverpool’s last rejected bid, which was €80m + €20m.

Matteo Moretto (Marca): “The Spanish club have already made contact with the German club.”

Real Madrid have started the process of trying to sign Yan Diomande, the RB Leipzig winger. The Spanish club have already made contact with the German club to ask about the conditions of a possible transfer for one of the most promising young talents. These initial exchanges between the two clubs have made it possible to explore the feasibility of a transfer that could be finalized this summer, for a minimum fee of €90 million. However, no agreement has yet been reached, and discussions between the two clubs are only just beginning.

Florian Plettenberg (Sky Sport): “If Real come in with another offer for Diomande, it will become very difficult for PSG”

Real Madrid submitted an official written offer worth €100m (€90m fixed + €10m in bonuses) for Yan Diomande after Liverpool’s €100m offer. RB Leipzig rejected it again. No official offer from Paris Saint-Germain so far. Only contacts between Nasser Al-Khelaïfi and Oliver Mintzlaff. Diomande has decided to join PSG and has agreed a contract until 2031, but Leipzig will only sell him for an exceptional fee. €100m is not enough. If Real come in with another offer for Diomande, it will become very difficult for PSG.”

All of these reports came out almost at the same time last night. That is not enough to provide certainty, but it is still noteworthy. These are journalists who are generally reliable; when they all agree so quickly, it is usually for a good reason. It would be surprising if Real Madrid had not in fact made a move for Diomande.

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It remains to be seen how close the Madrid club can get to an agreement with Leipzig and whether the winger is ready to sign for Madrid. Both are entirely plausible. Real have major financial resources, and president Florentino Pérez had even promised a €150 million signing. That may be an exaggeration, perhaps, but it also reflects the idea of a “big” signing this summer. And it was supposed to be an attacking one. As for the Ivory Coast international, it is undoubtedly a destination that could be tempting. Even if the Madrid side have had some difficulties recently, it is still one of the biggest clubs in the world.

It has launched a form of renewal with the arrival of coach José Mourinho this summer. He has been less impressive lately, but he still carries a certain aura, and working with him can be appealing for a player. However, PSG are not necessarily out of the race yet. There has only been one offer, everything remains open, and Paris still have arguments they can use. Even so, it does make you wonder whether PSG want to use their strengths in this deal, or whether they are focusing on another target. A deal that drags on without confirmation rarely comes to fruition for Paris. You would more likely expect a “surprise” signing, with a move carefully prepared behind the scenes and then wrapped up quickly in public.

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