Real Madrid on the Brink of a €140 Million Transfer

After days of negotiations, Real Madrid is on the verge of completing one of the biggest transfers of the summer. The Bernabeu club has agreed terms with RB Leipzig for the signing of Yan Diomande, the Ivorian international winger, with only final formalities remaining before the official announcement.

Plettenberg: 'Major Breakthrough in Negotiations'

The news was shared on X by Florian Plettenberg, a correspondent for Sky Sport Germany. "Major breakthrough! Real Madrid and Leipzig are on the verge of completing the transfer of Yan Diomande," Plettenberg wrote on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.

According to his information, the guaranteed transfer fee is €125 million. With realistic add-ons, the value is expected to rise to €135 million, while the total package could reach €140 million if all difficult-to-achieve bonus conditions are met.

"Exclusive details: the guaranteed fee for the deal is €125 million. With realistic add-ons, the value is expected to rise to €135 million, while the total package could reach €140 million if all difficult-to-achieve bonus conditions are met," Plettenberg reported.

Leganes to Receive 5% of Profit

Diomande's former club, Leganes, will also benefit financially from the transfer. Under the agreement between the parties, the Spanish club will receive approximately 5% of the profit from the player's transfer.

RB Leipzig has already allowed Diomande to travel for his medical and contract signing in Madrid. The German club has already lined up two to three replacements.

Shone in the Bundesliga and on the International Stage

Diomande impressed last season in the Bundesliga with Leipzig, and further caught the public's attention with his performances for the Ivory Coast national team. He particularly stood out at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2026 World Cup.

This transfer is shaping up to be one of the most expensive of the window, and Real Madrid continues its tradition of bringing top young talents into its ranks.