Real Madrid sign Diomande for record fee

The 19-year-old forward becomes the most expensive African player in history, with the deal including an initial €125m plus €10m in add-ons. This exceeds the fee Real Madrid paid for Jude Bellingham in 2023. mchezo.co.za

Real Madrid are confident of warding off Arsenal's interest in Vinícius Júnior after offering the Brazil forward an improved contract. Diomande, who joined Leipzig from Leganés last summer and starred for Côte d'Ivoire at the World Cup, will complete his move after negotiations saw Paris Saint-Germain pull out of the race.