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Diomande nears Real Madrid move, shows enthusiasm on social media
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Ivorian winger Yan Diomande is on the verge of completing his transfer to Real Madrid from RB Leipzig, with the deal expected to be finalized within hours. The player continues to train with Leipzig but with a reduced workload to avoid injury. Real Madrid is confident of closing the agreement soon so that Diomande can join manager José Mourinho's squad. The 22-year-old has already shown his enthusiasm for the move by liking a social media post about Real Madrid's 4-1 preseason friendly victory over Leganés. Real Madrid reportedly beat out competition from Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain for the player's signature, driven by Diomande's strong desire to play for the Spanish club. Fans have reacted positively to his social media activity, viewing it as a sign of his commitment.
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Updated on: July 29, 2026 — 07:07 CEST Author: Daniel L. Peinado — Web Editor, Diario AS
Diomande's signing for Real Madrid is a matter of hours. The Ivorian winger continues training with Leipzig, though with a reduced workload to avoid any injury during this period. Real Madrid is confident of closing the deal in the coming hours and not delaying his arrival any further, so he can join José Mourinho's squad as soon as possible.
Meanwhile, the player already celebrates like another Madridista. Real Madrid beat Leganés 4-1 yesterday in a preseason friendly, and the winger liked the victory. In a social media post showing the result, the African did not hesitate to hit "like," once again sparking excitement among Madrid fans.
After Real Madrid beat Liverpool and PSG to Diomande, thanks to the player's desire to wear white, the winger is already letting himself be loved by the fans and is closely watching what his future teammates are doing during preseason.
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