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😱 Is Diomandé worth 140m? The video fuelling the debate
Sep 12 2026 22:48 · By onefootball.com · 2 Reads
The debate over Yan Diomandé is ongoing. After becoming the most expensive signing in Real Madrid’s history at a fee of 140 million euros, the player has yet to dispel doubts about his true level in the elite.
A quiet debut and positional discomfort
José Mourinho handed him his first start in the win over Rayo Vallecano, but the forward was barely noticeable. Starting on the right wing seemed to hamper his natural game, as he is more used to operating on the left. Although the Santiago Bernabéu crowd appreciates his defensive work rate, a much greater impact is expected from a record signing.
A difficult fit in Madrid’s system
Finding a place in the starting eleven is a real puzzle. With the attacking trio already established, the remaining spot calls for the presence of Arda Güler, currently the most decisive player in the Madrid side.
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