Real Madrid has officially entered the competition to sign the young Ivorian winger Yann Diomande, after he began contacting the German club Leipzig to explore the possibility of concluding the deal during the summer transfer period, in light of growing interest in including one of the most prominent rising talents in Europe.
According to what was reported by The Athletic, the Real Madrid management has opened channels of communication with Leipzig to discuss the possibility of contracting with the 19-year-old player, Taking advantage of the faltering negotiations between the German club and Paris Saint-Germain.
The report indicated that Paris Saint-Germain was Diomande's preferred destination, but the European champion has not yet come forward with an offer that meets Leipzig's financial demands, which gave Real Madrid an opportunity to enter strongly in the race to contract with the Ivorian star.
The royal club's move comes as part of its effort to strengthen the right wing position, despite the Moroccan international Ibrahim Diaz's insistence on continuing within the walls. Santiago Bernabéu, where coach Jose Mourinho and the club management continue to express their confidence in the player, without this preventing the search for additional options to strengthen the front line.
Diomande had joined Leipzig one year ago from Spanish club Leganes, and quickly established himself as one of the most prominent talents in the German League, after attracting the interest of several European clubs, most notably Liverpool, which was linked with an offer worth close to 100 million euros, before the German club insisted on obtaining approximately 130 million euros in exchange for abandoning his services.
At the same time, Leipzig continues its attempts to keep its young star, as the club’s sporting director Marcel Schäfer confirmed that the management wants to continue him during the next season, with a plan to extend his current contract, which extends until the summer. 2030.
Diomande had an exceptional season with Leipzig, after scoring 12 goals and making 9 goals during 33 matches in the German League. He also participated in all of the Côte d’Ivoire national team’s matches in the 2026 World Cup, and contributed to reaching the round of 32, before the national team exited the tournament against Norway, so the player continued to consolidate his reputation. His position as one of the most sought-after talents in the transfer market.