Sports · 28 July 2026

Real Madrid linked to €120m Yan Diomande, scout says he can thrive

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Leganes' general manager, Martin Ortega, backs 19-year-old winger Yan Diomande to succeed at Real Madrid despite his short time there. Diomande, who moved to RB Leipzig, is now compared by Ortega to top players Lamine Yamal and Ousmane Dembele. The Ivorian forward is expected in Madrid this week for medical checks and a five-year contract.

By BriefTea Editorial · 28 July 2026 at 12:55

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