The Yan Diomande operation is entering its final stretch. Florian Plattenburg and Fabrizio Romano confirm that the agreement with RB Leipzig is sealed, and the forward is set to undergo his medical tests this week.
The long-running saga surrounding Yan Diomande is finally reaching its conclusion. Real Madrid managed to break down RB Leipzig’s resistance following a decisive meeting this Tuesday. Consequently, the Merengues club is showing total optimism regarding the imminent officialization of the transfer.
Transfer market specialists, such as Florian Plattenburg and Fabrizio Romano, are already treating the Ivorian winger’s transfer as a done deal. The transaction fee is expected to range between 120 and 130 million euros, a massive profit for the German side, which had only shelled out 20 million to sign him from Leganes just a year ago. While disagreements between the player’s representatives seemed to have stalled the operation two weeks ago, those obstacles have now been cleared.
However, certain sources have pointed the finger at the RB Leipzig board, accusing them of dragging out negotiations to maximize their profit on the 19-year-old gem, who scored 13 goals and provided nine assists in 36 appearances this season. Be that as it may, the finale is near. According to the ‘COPE’ radio station, Real Madrid hopes to announce the arrival of Yan Diomande in the coming hours to wrap up the file without further delay.
Once the agreement is finalized, Diomande is expected in the Spanish capital this week to undergo the customary medical examinations and place himself at the disposal of Jose Mourinho. At Valdebebas, the Ivorian international is set to sign a long-term contract valid until June 30, 2031. This move comes right in the middle of rumors surrounding Vinicius’ future, although the signing of the young RB Leipzig talent has always been presented as a specific request from the manager to bring penetration and depth to the right flank of the attack.
