Jul 27, 2026, 03:19 AM ET

Real Madrid are poised to finalize the acquisition of Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig within the next few hours, according to sources speaking with ESPN.

The 19-year-old winger has emerged as one of the game's premier young talents following a standout Bundesliga campaign where he netted 12 goals and set up eight more, in addition to his performances for Ivory Coast in the World Cup.

A source indicated to ESPN that Madrid aim to conclude the signing of the young player between Monday and Tuesday. The transfer is anticipated to reach a total of €135 million ($153.8M) with variables included, featuring a base fee ranging from €115M ($131M) to €120M ($136.7M).

Should the performance-related add-ons be met, Diomande would become Madrid's most expensive signing ever, exceeding the fees paid for Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund and Eden Hazard from Chelsea.

This transfer marks another milestone in Diomande's rapid ascent, having played at DME Academy in Daytona Beach, Florida, merely two years prior.

He moved to Spanish side Leganés in January 2025, starting with their youth team, before earning a transfer to Leipzig after six months due to his impressive displays.

The attacker stood out as one of the Bundesliga's top performers in the previous season, helping Leipzig secure third place.

During the World Cup, he generated eleven opportunities across four matches for Ivory Coast, who exited in the round of 32 against Norway.

Paris Saint-Germain had shown strong interest in Diomande prior to Madrid's involvement.

Madrid are now confident regarding the possibility of acquiring Manchester City midfielder Rodri, per a source.

ESPN noted last week that Madrid were open to pursuing Spain's World Cup-winning captain, despite earlier worries over his injury history.

His World Cup displays altered the views of key Madrid officials.

A source from Madrid mentioned that City would likely seek a replacement before permitting the midfielder, who has one year remaining on his Manchester contract, to leave.

Madrid have already brought in Marc Cucurella, Ibrahima Konaté, Bernardo Silva and Denzel Dumfries this summer. ESPN has indicated that the club may require some outgoing transfers as they continue to bolster the squad for new coach José Mourinho.