Spanish heavyweights Real Madrid are closing in on a deal to sign Ivorian teenage sensation Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig this summer.
Diomande has emerged as one of the most sought after young footballers during the summer transfer window, with an exit from the Bundesliga very likely this summer given the amount of interest he has already received.
The 19-year-old has been linked with a move to Liverpool, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United, before Real Madrid moved quickly ahead of other suitors to become very close to a full agreement.
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Diomande joined Leipzig last summer from Spanish side Leganes, where he enjoyed a brief spell with the senior team after initially joining the youth side.
The 19-year-old enjoyed a breakout season in the German Bundesliga, scoring 13 goals and providing 10 assists across all competitions for Leipzig, with 21 of his goals contributions coming in the Bundesliga.
He can also play comfortably across both flanks, and his pace and exceptional dribbling ability is one reason he has become highly wanted by Europe’s elite clubs this summer.
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Potential transfer breakdown
Diomande has a market value of around €90 million, which places him as the most valuable African footballer in the world as well as the third most valuable player in the German Bundesliga.
Leipzig, however, are reportedly holding out for a fee in excess of €100 million and have already rejected offers from Liverpool and also Real Madrid already this summer.
The Spanish side could invest up to €120 million for a deal to happen, and while they have already agreed personal terms with the youngster, they are still hoping to seal a final agreement with Leipzig on the details of the transfer.
Once a deal is agreed between both parties, then Diomande can embark on the next chapter of his career at the record European champions, marking a remarkable rise for a player who was only in the Spanish second division last year.
