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Yan Diomande

Yan Diomande — 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger signed by Real Madrid from Leipzig for 140 million euros on a seven-year contract.

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  1. August 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Now he returns from Benfica after Perez oversaw one of Real's most aggressive transfer windows in years, bringing ​in Yan Diomande, Marc Cucurella, ​Bernardo Silva, Ibrahima Konate, ⁠Denzel Dumfries and Carlos Espi, with a long-awaited multi-year contract extension for winger Vin

    Mourinho formally unveiled by Real Madrid behind closed doors
  3. Citizen Digital

    Real Madrid sign Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande By AFP August 06, 2026 05:37 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Ivory Coast's forward #11 Yan Diomande gestures as he sits on the pitch during the 2026 World Cu

    Real Madrid sign Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande
  4. July 2026
  5. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeReal Madrid are in talks with RB Leipzig to buy Ivorian winger Yan Diomande, a source at the German club confirmed to AFP on Tuesday.

    Real Madrid in negotiations to buy Leipzig's Ivorian star Diomande
  6. The Standard

    Subscribe to our newsletterA match between two physical teams was tepid to begin with at the impressive air-conditioned home of the Dallas Cowboys.The Ivory Coast players and fans were irate just before the drinks break when the livewire Yan Diomande was brought down on the break

    Haaland scores winner to send Norway into last-16 Brazil clash
  7. June 2026
  8. Citizen Digital

    PSG in talks with Leipzig to buy Ivory Coast star Diomande By AFP June 29, 2026 04:40 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Leipzig's Ivorian forward #49 Yan Diomande celebrates scoring the opening goal during th

    PSG in talks with Leipzig to buy Ivory Coast star Diomande
  9. Citizen Digital

    Curacao errorThe first came through the latest in a continuous ​string of threatening moves from 19-year-old Yan Diomande, who alertly pounced on a Curacao error ​trying to play out of the back and spotted Pepe charging to the near post.

    Ivory Coast advance as Pepe scores twice to send Curacao home
  10. Citizen Digital

    Ivory Coast's Diomande living World Cup dream, dealing with tragedy By AFP June 20, 2026 09:52 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Ivory Coast's forward #11 Yan Diomande gestures as he sits on the pitch during

    Ivory Coast's Diomande living World Cup dream, dealing with tragedy
  11. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeTwo years after leaving the United States following a series of unsuccessful MLS tryouts, Yan Diomande is shining at the World Cup for Ivory Coast -- and still grieving a family tragedy.

    Ivory Coast's Diomande living World Cup dream, dealing with tragedy
  12. The Standard

    He has two caps for Spain, having made his debut in March, and will link up with his new teammates later this summer once the World Cup is over.Liverpool are also believed to be interested in teenage forward Yan Diomande, who plays for German club Leipzig and is at the World Cup

    Liverpool agree deal to sign Spain forward Munoz from Osasuna
  13. May 2026
  14. Citizen Digital

    One to watch: Yan Diomande (RB Leipzig) A relatively unknown arrival from Spanish second-division club Leganes last summer, RB Leipzig winger Diomande has had an incredible debut top-flight season.

    All at stake for Bundesliga relegation battlers on final day

Yesterday

  1. José Mourinho formally unveiled as Real Madrid coach

    José Mourinho was formally unveiled by Real Madrid on Tuesday at their training centre with a low-key ceremony; the Portuguese manager signed a contract until June 2029 and began work when pre-season started on July 10.

    14 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Thursday 6 August

  1. Real Madrid signs Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande from Leipzig

    Real Madrid announced the signing of 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande from Leipzig for a reported club-record fee of 140 million euros including bonuses, on a seven-year contract until June 2033. Spanish media reported the deal beat PSG and Liverpool to his signing.

    6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Real Madrid negotiates with Leipzig to sign Ivorian winger Diomande

    Real Madrid are in talks with RB Leipzig to buy 19-year-old Ivorian winger Yan Diomande, though a source at the German club said negotiations are ongoing and no agreement has been reached. Diomande, under contract until 2030, has attracted interest from Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool, and scored 12 goals with eight assists in the Bundesliga this season.

    28 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Haaland scores late winner; Norway beats Ivory Coast 2-1

    Erling Haaland scored in the 86th minute to give Norway a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in a World Cup last-16 match, setting up a Brazil showdown on Sunday. It was Norway's first-ever knockout win in World Cup history.

    1 July 2026 · The Standard

Monday 29 June

  1. PSG negotiates with Leipzig to sign Ivorian striker Diomande

    PSG are in talks with RB Leipzig to buy Ivory Coast forward Yan Diomande, who has told the German club he wants to join Paris next season. The 19-year-old is contracted to Leipzig until 2030.

    29 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 26 June

  1. Ivory Coast advance to World Cup knockout phase

    Nicolas Pepe scored twice to lead Ivory Coast to a 2-0 victory over Curacao on Thursday, securing the team's first World Cup knockout appearance and eliminating Curacao, the smallest nation to qualify for the tournament.

    26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 20 June

  1. Ivory Coast's Diomande shines at World Cup while grieving sister

    Yan Diomande, 19, has become one of Ivory Coast's most dangerous attacking threats at the 2026 World Cup after making his debut in October and scoring in his first two matches. His development comes despite the death last year of his 15-year-old sister, who died after a stranger spiked her drink at a party.

    20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 19 June

  1. Ivory Coast winger Diomande shines at World Cup amid grief

    Yan Diomande, 19, made his Ivory Coast debut in October and scored in his first two matches. The RB Leipzig winger is now one of the Elephants' most dangerous attacking threats at the World Cup, but is grieving the death of his 15-year-old sister who died last year after a stranger spiked her drink at a party.

    19 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 18 June

  1. Liverpool signs Spain forward Munoz from Osasuna for £34.5 million

    Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign 22-year-old Spain forward Victor Munoz from Osasuna for a reported fee of £34.5 million on a six-year contract. Munoz, who scored seven goals and produced five assists in 36 appearances last season, will become the first signing for new Reds boss Andoni Iraola.

    18 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 15 May

  1. Bundesliga bottom three level on points before final day

    For the first time in Bundesliga history, Wolfsburg, Heidenheim and St Pauli are level on points heading into the final round of matches, with the 16th-place finisher entering a two-legged relegation play-off and the 17th and 18th automatically sent down.

    15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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