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Real Madrid go all in to complete teenage winger’s signing within 24 hours as talks intensify
Real Madrid have been trying to sign talented teenage winger Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig for some time now.
The deal has been in the works for a couple of weeks. Fabrizio Romano claimed back then that Real Madrid had reached an agreement with the Bundesliga club.
However, the deal has since not progressed at the expected pace. Now, according to Florian Plettenberg, Los Blancos are making a decisive push to complete the signing of Diomande.
Discussions between Real Madrid and RB Leipzig have intensified, with optimism growing that an agreement can be reached soon.
Real Madrid racing against the clock
The journalist claims that Real Madrid’s objective is clear: finalise the deal quickly enough for Diomande to undergo his medical before he joins RB Leipzig’s pre-season training camp in Austria.
That timeline has become a key focus in the negotiations, with the Spanish giants eager to avoid the Ivorian winger linking up with Leipzig while talks remain ongoing.
The feeling surrounding the negotiations is said to be positive, with the next 24 hours expected to be crucial in determining whether an agreement can finally be reached.
Real Madrid’s priority signing
Real Madrid had shifted their full attention towards completing the Diomande operation before revisiting other targets, including Manchester City’s Rodri.
The club view the 19-year-old as one of Europe’s brightest attacking prospects following his outstanding breakthrough campaign in Germany.
Jose Mourinho has approved the move, with the Portuguese manager expected to use Diomande as part of a refreshed front line capable of playing across multiple attacking positions.
His former Leganes captain has even tipped him to become better than Lamine Yamal should he reach his full potential.
A major investment based on pure potential
Real Madrid have already demonstrated their willingness to invest heavily in elite young talent in recent years, and Diomande appears set to become the latest addition to that long-term project.
The overall package is expected to reach close to €130 million including bonuses, which is no small fee, especially for an unproven talent.
With negotiations now entering a decisive phase, all eyes will be on whether Real Madrid can strike an agreement quickly enough.
Real Madrid are making a huge bet on Diomande reaching his full potential, and they will want him to join Mourinho’s squad as soon as possible to train and acclimatise to his new club.
After a month into the new season, Aurelien Tchouameni is finally back in action for Real Madrid.
The Frenchman made his first appearance of the season for the Merengues last night against Inter Milan after recovering from the muscular injury that delayed his campaign.
His return to fitness had raised questions over where he would fit into Mourinho’s plans.
Tchouameni has been a regular in Real Madrid’s midfield for several seasons under different managers, but the end of last season was far less straightforward.
His confrontation with Federico Valverde, combined with speculation over his future at the club, created uncertainty about his position. His lack of a proper pre-season also appeared to put him behind other midfield options.
Bernardo Silva had established himself as an important figure, while Eduardo Camavinga was also ahead of Tchouameni in terms of match fitness.
With Real Madrid looking for greater creativity in midfield, there were questions over whether the Frenchman would still be a first-choice player.
Key for Mourinho
According to AS (h/t Bernabeu Digital), however, Mourinho has no such doubts. Tchouameni remains a key player for the Portuguese coach and is expected to be a starter.
Mourinho sees the French international as a midfielder without a direct replacement in the squad.
For Jose, Tchouameni provides something that none of the other midfielders in the squad do – a more defensive and positional presence, combining his tactical discipline with considerable physical strength.
His ability to shield the defence and provide balance could be particularly important for a Real Madrid side that want to defend aggressively and attack quickly in transition.
For that reason, his absence at the start of the campaign has not changed the manager’s view of his importance.
Mourinho faces a midfield selection problem
The challenge for Mourinho now is finding a way to fit all the pieces together.
If Tchouameni is guaranteed a starting position and Valverde is considered untouchable as captain, the obvious consequence is that Bernardo could find himself starting from the bench.
The summer arrival had been given an important role in helping Real Madrid control and distribute possession from deeper positions.
However, with Tchouameni and Valverde both occupying midfield places, Mourinho cannot accommodate everyone in the same lineup.
How the Portuguese coach manages that competition will be interesting to see in the coming weeks.
