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Diomande's rapid and remarkable rise to Real Madrid

Diomande's rapid and remarkable rise to Real Madrid

Summary

Yan Diomande, a 19-year-old football player from Ivory Coast, is joining Real Madrid for over £100 million. This transfer makes him the most expensive African player ever and a record signing for both Real Madrid and RB Leipzig.

Key Facts

  • Diomande is 19 years old and from Ivory Coast.
  • He is transferring from RB Leipzig to Real Madrid.
  • The fee is over £100 million, a record for both clubs.
  • He became well-known within 18 months after playing for Leganes in Spain.
  • At Leipzig, he scored 13 goals and made 10 assists in his first full season.
  • Big clubs like Liverpool and Paris St-Germain also wanted to sign him.
  • Diomande plays as a winger and can use both sides of the field.
  • He grew up in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, and moved to the US at 15 to pursue football.
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