Real Madrid complete the signing of 19-year-old Ivorian forward/winger Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig, in a deal reported as a record for an African player. Multiple outlets report that the transfer fee is about €125 million upfront, with additional add-ons that can bring the total higher, including figures cited as roughly €140 million with bonuses and another report quoting an equivalent value in dollars. Real Madrid say Diomande is tied to the club for seven seasons, until June 30, 2033. The reported structure includes an initial €125 million payment plus approximately €15 million in add-ons. The move positions Diomande as the most expensive African footballer, surpassing earlier records such as Arsenal’s €80 million signing of Nicholas Pépé in 2019. Sources also note that Diomande spent one season in the Bundesliga with Leipzig after joining from Leganes in 2025, and he was named Bundesliga young player of the season with 12 goals and eight assists. The transfer is described as part of Real Madrid’s wider squad overhaul during the current window, with interest also mentioned in other players.