The player wants the move, but Real Madrid still have work to do to strike an agreement with RB Leipzig
Real Madrid remain confident of signing Yan Diomande, but reports of a completed agreement with RB Leipzig appear to be premature. While the 19-year-old winger has already given his approval to join Los Blancos and has a verbal agreement until 2031, negotiations between the two clubs are still ongoing. According to multiple reports, Leipzig rejected Real Madrid's opening offer of around €100 million, meaning the final transfer fee is expected to exceed that figure.
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Real Madrid still negotiating with Leipzig
Despite growing optimism, there is no signed club-to-club agreement yet. Sources close to Leipzig, Real Madrid and the player's camp continue to insist that negotiations are active, with fresh talks scheduled to continue. Diomande is also expected to report back to Leipzig while discussions remain open, although all parties are optimistic a breakthrough can be reached within days.
Diomande enjoyed a sensational 2025/26 season, making 36 appearances in all competitions for RB Leipzig. The Ivory Coast international scored 13 goals and registered 10 assists, performances that made him one of Europe's most coveted young attackers following an impressive FIFA World Cup.
Player pushing for Bernabéu switch
The biggest advantage for Real Madrid is the player's desire to complete the move. Personal terms have already been agreed in principle on a contract running until 2031, leaving the transfer fee as the final major hurdle. Reports suggest Real Madrid are expected to submit an improved proposal as early as Sunday or during the coming week in an effort to satisfy Leipzig's demands.
With Diomande prioritising a move to the Santiago Bernabéu and negotiations continuing behind the scenes, Real Madrid remain in pole position. However, until Leipzig accept an offer, one of the summer's biggest transfer sagas is not over yet.