Real Madrid agree personal terms with RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande, Reports
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Real Madrid has reportedly agreed to personal terms with RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande.
- The Spanish club is preparing an improved bid after Leipzig rejected an initial offer of around โฌ90 million plus add-ons.
- Diomande, who joined Leipzig last year for โฌ20 million, had a breakout 2025-26 season with 12 goals and nine assists.
Real Madrid has taken a significant step in acquiring RB Leipzig's highly-rated winger Yan Diomande, reportedly reaching a verbal agreement on personal terms with the 19-year-old Ivorian international. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported on X that Diomande has given Real Madrid the green light on contract terms, mirroring an agreement he reportedly made with Paris Saint-Germain in June.
This development positions the Spanish club as a strong contender for one of Europe's brightest young talents. Real Madrid previously submitted an opening bid of approximately โฌ90 million, plus โฌ10 million in add-ons, which RB Leipzig promptly rejected. Undeterred, the Spanish club is now preparing an improved offer to secure the explosive winger's services.
Diomande joined Leipzig from Leganรฉs just a year ago for around โฌ20 million. He enjoyed a breakout 2025-26 Bundesliga season, scoring 12 goals and providing nine assists in 33 league appearances. His performances, showcasing blistering pace, dribbling ability, and attacking threat from the flanks, have attracted interest from several elite European clubs.
Diomande has given Real Madrid the green light on contractual terms.
Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.