Real Madrid bids €90 m for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande

Real Madrid has made a significant move in the summer transfer market, submitting a formal bid for RB Leipzig's 19-year-old Ivorian winger Yan Diomande. The Spanish club's opening offer, reported to be 90 million euros plus 10 million euros in performance-related add-ons, was promptly rejected by the German club, which values the player closer to 130 million euros. Negotiations between the clubs are ongoing as of July 24, 2026.

The entry of Real Madrid into the race dramatically alters the landscape for one of Europe's most sought-after young talents. Paris Saint-Germain has been in talks with Leipzig for several weeks and is understood to have reached an agreement on personal terms with Diomande, but has yet to meet the club's valuation. Liverpool also explored a move earlier in the summer, with an offer reportedly worth approximately 87 million euros, but it fell short of Leipzig's asking price.

Leipzig officials have publicly stated their desire to retain the player. The club's managing director of sport, Marcel Schafer, recently said their clear intention is for Diomande to play for RB Leipzig next season. The winger, who joined Leipzig from Spanish side Leganes just last...