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Real Madrid set to announce their fifth signing tomorrow after €130 million deal
There has been much chatter surrounding Yan Diomande lately, with reports suggesting that the RB Leipzig winger could become club’s fifth signing this summer.
Reports earlier in the day suggested Real Madrid have an agreement in place with the Ivorian international, which was later confirmed by Fabrizio Romano .
Now, Diario AS has offered additional details on Real Madrid’s pursuit of Diomande, revealing that the transfer could be made official soon.
Diomande is Real Madrid’s next big coup. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)
The Spanish publication reports that Diomande’s transfer could be made official as soon as tomorrow, with the deal now so far advanced that a completion could be only hours away.
Real Madrid have moved through the operation at remarkable speed. The player agreed personal terms several days ago, with only the final details with RB Leipzig still to be ironed out.
His salary and contract length have already been settled, leaving just the signatures pending.
At Valdebebas, there is growing confidence that one of the summer’s marquee signings is effectively complete, with the key issue, an agreement worth around €130 to €135 million, already resolved.
The Ivory Coast international is represented by the same agency that handles Vinicius Jr, which helped ensure communication between the two parties remained smooth throughout.
What Diomande’s deal means for Real Madrid
Diomande has shone in the Bundesliga and in the World Cup. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
On the pitch, Diomande’s arrival will significantly bolster Real Madrid’s attacking options. The 19-year-old dazzled with 15 goals and 11 assists in the Bundesliga last season before shining at the World Cup.
His pace and directness make him a genuinely exciting addition to Mourinho’s front line.
Perhaps more telling, however, is what the deal signals regarding Vinicius Jr’s future. The Brazilian’s contract situation remains unresolved, with negotiations over a renewal at a standstill.
The decision to spend so heavily on another left-sided attacker suggests Real Madrid may already be bracing for life without him.
Indeed, Diomande could be viewed as a ready-made replacement should Vinicius fail to sign an extension and push for an exit.
In that sense, the signing hints that the club may have quietly accepted the renewal could collapse, and are planning accordingly.
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