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Yan Diomande

Yan Diomande — 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger signed by Real Madrid from Leipzig for reported 140 million euros in summer 2026.

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  1. September 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … Mourinho reacted immediately by replacing the underwhelming Vinicius and Arda Guler and sending on club record signing Yan Diomande and Rudiger. …

    Atletico Madrid beat Real Madrid in tense derby clash
  3. Citizen Digital

    … Madrid's second came eight minutes later, created by record signing Yan Diomande, who registered his first assist for the club. …

    Espi saves Real Madrid with late winner at Elche
  4. Citizen Digital

    … l part of Mourinho's regular side. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); The 21-year-old is competing with record signing Yan Diomande …

    Mourinho praises 'incredible' Guler amid battle for minutes
  5. Citizen Digital

    … He was one of 10 players nominated on Tuesday, including Johan Manzambi, Yan Diomande and Ayyoub Bouaddi, who all impressed at the World Cup and were then the subject of big-money summer transfers.

    Barca star Yamal says will not beg for Ballon d'Or
  6. August 2026
  7. Citizen Digital

    … irst. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Los Blancos have signed several players this summer, including record arrival Yan Diomande …

    Real Madrid snap up Racing midfielder Martinez
  8. Citizen Digital

    … They sold Yan Diomande to Real Madrid for 120 million euros and lack experience in their squad, despite bringing back Christopher Nkunku on a season-long loan from AC Milan.

    Ruthless Bayern target treble as rivals reboot on Bundesliga return
  9. Citizen Digital

    … Vinicius, substituted with seven minutes to go for record Madrid signing Yan Diomande, embraced Mourinho after being brought off with the job done. …

    Mbappe hits treble as Real Madrid thrash Real Sociedad
  10. Citizen Digital

    … Los Blancos revamped their squad this summer, signing six players including record arrival Yan Diomande, Bernardo Silva and Marc Cucurella. …

    Real Madrid's Mourinho happy with squad despite losing out on Rodri
  11. Citizen Digital

    … Los Blancos spent heavily this summer, making Ivorian winger Yan Diomande their record signing at 140 million euros ($163m) and bringing in Bernardo Silva and Marc Cucurella among a series of high-profile arrivals. …

    Mourinho begins second Real Madrid reign with Barca in his sights
  12. 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

Sunday 20 September

  1. Atletico Madrid beats Real Madrid 2-1 in La Liga derby

    Atletico Madrid defeated 10-man Real Madrid 2-1 in a La Liga derby on Sunday, with goals from Alejandro Grimaldo and Jonathan David giving Diego Simeone's side second place, five points behind Barcelona. Dean Huijsen's early second-half red card proved decisive in the match.

    20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 16 September

  1. Espi scores late winner as Real Madrid beats Elche 3-2

    Real Madrid substitute Carlos Espi scored in the 91st minute to secure a 3-2 comeback win at Elche, pulling his team level with Barcelona at the top of La Liga. The striker, signed from Levante in the summer, has now scored vital late goals in two of Madrid's six matches.

    16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 14 September

  1. Mourinho praises Guler's playmaking amid competition for minutes

    Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho praised Turkish midfielder Arda Guler's vision and playmaking after the 21-year-old came on as a substitute in Madrid's 4-1 win over Rayo Vallecano, though Guler is competing with other players including Yan Diomande and Brahim Diaz for midfield minutes.

    14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Barcelona's Yamal says he will not campaign for Ballon d'Or

    Barcelona star Lamine Yamal said Tuesday he will not beg for the Ballon d'Or trophy after winning the World Cup with Spain and La Liga with Barcelona, telling reporters he is content to let others decide whether he deserves the prize.

    8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 31 August

  1. Real Madrid signs Racing midfielder Sergio Martinez for three million euros

    Real Madrid signed Racing Santander midfielder Sergio Martinez on Monday for a reported three million euros, with the 19-year-old expected initially to play for Madrid's reserve side.

    31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 27 August

  1. Bayern Munich targets treble as Bundesliga rivals attempt overhaul

    Bayern Munich, fresh off winning the double and scoring 122 Bundesliga goals in 2025-26, aim for the treble in the new season while rivals have undergone a reboot to close the gap. Kane, Olise and Diaz led Bayern's record-breaking campaign, which saw them lose just one of 40 domestic matches.

    27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Mbappé scores hat-trick as Real Madrid thrashes Real Sociedad 4-1

    Kylian Mbappé scored a hat-trick to help Real Madrid defeat Real Sociedad 4-1 in La Liga, with Vinicius Junior also scoring and Jude Bellingham providing two assists in Jose Mourinho's first home match as Madrid's coach.

    27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Mourinho content with Madrid squad after Rodri transfer fails

    Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said he is "very happy" with his squad, which he considers complete despite missing out on midfielder Rodri, who was later signed by Barcelona. Madrid signed six players this summer including Yan Diomande, Bernardo Silva and Marc Cucurella.

    25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 20 August

  1. Mourinho returns to Real Madrid, eyes Barcelona supremacy

    José Mourinho begins his second spell at Real Madrid, tasked with restoring the intensity of his 2010–2013 reign and deposing Barcelona as Spain's leading club. The Portuguese coach takes charge after Real Madrid went two seasons without a major trophy, with recent managerial instability leaving the club unable to balance its attacking stars Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, and Jude Bellingham.

    20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 18 August

  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.

    18 August 2026 · 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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