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Real Madrid sign Ivory Coast forward Yan Diomande on seven-year deal
Real Madrid have agreed a seven-year deal for 19-year-old Ivory Coast forward Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig, The Hindu reports. Diomande impressed at the World Cup, where Ivory Coast reached the round…
The Story in Brief
Real Madrid have agreed a seven-year deal for 19-year-old Ivory Coast forward Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig, The Hindu reports. Diomande impressed at the World Cup, where Ivory Coast reached the round of 32 before losing to Norway. He reportedly attracted interest from Premier League clubs and Paris Saint-Germain, despite Leipzig previously saying he was not for sale.
India TV News calls the transfer the most expensive in Real Madrid’s history, a detail not included in The Hindu’s report. Diomande scored 12 goals and supplied eight assists for Leipzig last season, according to India TV News. It is not yet clear whether he will initially join Madrid’s B team.
The Indian Opinion
The easy narrative is that one strong World Cup has made Diomande an instant superstar, while the opposite view may dismiss the move as expensive speculation. Neither is supported fully yet. His Leipzig numbers and reported interest show promise, but a seven-year contract also gives Madrid time to develop him. The useful test is simple: where does he play this season, and how many goals and assists does he produce?
Sources (2): indiatvnews.com, thehindu.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
