Yan Diomande — 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger who joined Real Madrid from RB Leipzig for up to £120m in summer 2026.
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RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande has agreed personal terms with Real Madrid after Paris St-Germain withdrew their interest. …
Diomande agrees Real Madrid terms as PSG step awayJoy Online
… PSG have been strongly linked with a move for Liverpool target Yan Diomande of RB Leipzig. …
AC Milan sign PSG’s Portugal striker Ramos for £60mJoy Online
… RB Leipzig forward Yan Diomande’s protracted move to PSG might have implications for Barcola’s future. …
Arsenal consider Barcola as alternative to RogersJoy Online
… Yan Diomande, Ivory Coast’s teenage sensation, was muscled out of the game. The best example was a body check from David Moller Wolfe in the first half when the 19-year-old winger threatened a breakaway. …
Haaland sends Norway into World Cup last 16 at expense of Ivory CoastJoy Online
Liverpool target Yan Diomande would prefer to join Paris St-Germain, as the French club aim to agree a deal with RB Leipzig in the coming weeks. …
Liverpool target Diomande would prefer to join PSGJoy Online
… And they settled their nerves with a goal after just seven minutes as Curacao’s defenders were caught out at the back and dispossessed by Yan Diomande, who squared for Pepe to tap in. …
Ivory Coast reach World Cup knockout for the first timeJoy Online
… Ivory Coast then took the lead as their exciting 19-year-old winger Yan Diomande found Amad Diallo, whose close-range effort was blocked by Nathaniel Brown only for Kessie to convert the rebound. …
Substitute Undav scores twice as Germany reach last 32 with comeback winJoy Online
Liverpool have signed Spain winger Victor Munoz – and told RB Leipzig that they will pay a package worth about 100m euros (£86m) for Yan Diomande. …
Liverpool sign Munoz and offer £86m for DiomandeJoy Online
… It looked like Ecuador, which had previously kept 12 clean sheets in 19 games under manager Sebastian Beccacece, had done enough to stifle the Ivory Coast’s attack, including star man Yan Diomande, until Amad found the winner. …
World Cup: Sub Amad Diallo strikes to give Ivory Coast perfect startJoy Online
… Official Côte d’Ivoire squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Goalkeepers Yahia Fofana — Çaykur RizesporMohamed Koné — CharleroiAlban Lafont — Panathinaikos Defenders Emmanuel Agbadou — BeşiktaşClément Akpa — AJ AuxerreOusmane Diomande — Sporting CPGuela Doué — StrasbourgGhislain Kona …
2026 World Cup: Adingra and Pepe return to the Côte d’Ivoire squad for tournamentKylian Mbappe scored twice, including an 87th-minute winner, as Real Madrid defeated Barcelona in El Clasico, ending the hosts' perfect start to the Spanish league season. Barcelona remain top after 10 matches, two points clear of Atletico Madrid, with Real Madrid a point further back in third.
27 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Kylian Mbappe scored twice, including an 87th-minute winner, as Real Madrid defeated Barcelona in El Clasico, ending the hosts' perfect start to the Spanish league season. Barcelona remain top after 10 matches, two points clear of Atletico Madrid, with Real Madrid a point further back in third.
27 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Jose Mourinho said VAR should have sent off Joao Cancelo for a foul on Yan Diomande in the second half, claiming it would have changed the match. Real Madrid won 2-1 to hand Barcelona their first La Liga defeat of the season.
27 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal became the first player to win the Kopa Trophy three consecutive times, claiming the award for young players under 21 at the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony after helping Barcelona win La Liga and the Spanish Super Cup and playing a key role in Spain's 2026 FIFA World Cup triumph.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Kylian Mbappe scored twice, including an 87th-minute winner, to give Real Madrid a 2–1 victory over Barcelona in El Clásico, ending Barcelona's bid to set an outright record for consecutive wins at the start of a Spanish top-flight season.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Bernardo Silva, Arda Guler, Kylian Mbappe, and Yan Diomande scored as Real Madrid maintained their 100% start in the Champions League with a 4-1 victory over RB Leipzig under Jose Mourinho.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
José Mourinho stated that no player is "untouchable" at Real Madrid, emphasizing that performance rather than status or tenure determines a player's place, as Vinícius Júnior prepares to return for Wednesday's Champions League match against RB Leipzig despite recent poor form and competition from new signing Yan Diomande.
21 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Kylian Mbappe scored twice, including a penalty, as Real Madrid defeated Sevilla to bring his season tally to 11 goals in 11 games across all competitions. Real Madrid remains six points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona.
18 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Real Madrid legend Luis Figo has urged fans to be patient with 19-year-old Ivorian defender Yan Diomande, who joined the club from RB Leipzig over the summer. Figo said it is normal for Diomande to adapt step by step and that he will become more prominent as he settles into the club.
29 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Real Madrid legend Luis Figo has defended 19-year-old Ivory Coast international Yan Diomande's slow start at the club, calling for patience as the summer signing adapts to LaLiga under manager Jose Mourinho. Diomande has made seven top-flight appearances, mostly off the bench, and Figo believes he will contribute more as he settles in.
29 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Real Madrid came from level at 2-2 to beat Elche 3-2 in stoppage time through a Carlos Espi goal, moving level with Barcelona at the top of LaLiga.
17 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Real Madrid defeated Elche 3-2 with a stoppage-time goal from Carlos Espí, set up by Kylian Mbappé, after surrendering a two-goal lead. The victory leaves Madrid level on points with Barcelona at the top of LaLiga.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Jose Mourinho's first competitive match of his second spell as Real Madrid manager ended with a thrilling 90th-minute winner from debutant Carlos Espi against Espanyol, after Jude Bellingham had given Real an early lead but Espanyol equalized in the 30th minute.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Real Madrid have signed 19-year-old Ivorian winger Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig for a fee worth up to £120m on a seven-year contract. If the full fee is paid, Diomande would become the fourth most expensive player in history and the most expensive African player.
7 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Real Madrid have signed 19-year-old Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig on a seven-year contract. According to ESPN, Madrid will pay €125 million plus up to €15 million in bonuses, potentially making it a record transfer for the club.
7 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Brazil winger Vinicius Jr has agreed a new six-year contract with Real Madrid keeping him at the club until 30 June 2032, ending speculation over a potential move to Arsenal.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Real Madrid have signed 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig for a fee worth up to £120m on a seven-year contract. If the full amount is paid, Diomande would become the most expensive African player and the fourth most expensive player in history.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Liverpool are preparing an opening bid for Paris St-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, 23, valued by PSG at around £145m, as they seek to replace Mohamed Salah. Barcola is understood to be keen on joining Liverpool after falling down the pecking order at PSG.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The 19-year-old African winger Yan Diomande is signing with Real Madrid for more than £100m, making him a record sale for RB Leipzig, a record signing for Real Madrid, and the most expensive African player in history. His rise has been rapid — less than 18 months ago he was largely unknown before playing for Leganes and then Leipzig.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Real Madrid have reached agreement on personal terms with 19-year-old Ivory Coast international Yan Diomande after Paris Saint-Germain withdrew from negotiations. Real Madrid are expected to pay more than £100 million to secure the winger from RB Leipzig.
28 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Manchester City hope to renew Rodri's contract, which expires in June, but Real Madrid are preparing a bid after his impressive World Cup performance. Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain may also pursue the midfielder.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, a 19-year-old Ivory Coast international, has agreed personal terms with Real Madrid after PSG withdrew their interest. Real will pay more than £100m for the player, whose contract is modelled on Jude Bellingham's terms with performance incentives.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
AC Milan have signed Paris St-Germain striker Goncalo Ramos for a reported club record transfer fee of about £60m. The 25-year-old Portugal forward has agreed a contract until 2031 after scoring 45 goals in three seasons at PSG.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Arsenal are expected to step up their interest in Paris St-Germain forward Bradley Barcola this week after signs he could be available this summer, viewing him as a strong alternative to Morgan Rogers, whom Aston Villa value at £130m. Barcola, 23, would cost significantly less given his contract expires in 2028 compared to Rogers' 2031 Villa deal, with Liverpool also tracking the winger.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Erling Haaland scored in the 86th minute to give Norway a 2-1 World Cup knockout victory over Ivory Coast, setting up a last-16 clash with Brazil. It was Norway's first World Cup knockout win, and Haaland's 13th successive competitive international goal.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Liverpool's £69m plus add-ons bid for 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande was rejected this month; Diomande would prefer to join PSG, while RB Leipzig seek about £129m and are willing to offer him an improved contract to retain him for another season.
29 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ivory Coast advanced to the round of 32 after defeating Curacao 2-0, with Nicolas Pepe scoring twice. It is the first time the Ivorians have reached the knockout stages in World Cup history.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Deniz Undav came off the bench to score twice, including a 94th-minute winner, as Germany mounted a comeback from a 30th-minute Ivory Coast goal to secure their place in the World Cup knockout stages.
20 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Liverpool have signed Spain winger Victor Munoz from Osasuna for €40m (£34.5m) and offered RB Leipzig a package worth approximately 100m euros (£86m) for Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande, though Leipzig want more and prefer not to sell the 19-year-old during the transfer window.
19 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United winger Amad Diallo scored in the 90th minute to give Ivory Coast a 1-0 win over Ecuador in their World Cup opener in Philadelphia. The victory marks Ivory Coast's return to the World Cup after 12 years and gives them a chance to qualify from Group E.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Côte d'Ivoire have confirmed their 26-player squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, led by head coach Emerse Faé. The Elephants finished African qualifying unbeaten with eight wins and two draws, marking their fourth World Cup appearance.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →