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Real Madrid are moving into the decisive stage of completing one of the biggest deals of the summer transfer window. Yan Diomandé is due to arrive in the Spanish capital today with the main aim of undergoing the necessary medical tests and finalising his move to the Merengue club.

The highly rated Ivory Coast forward, still only 19, comes in after lengthy and complicated negotiations between the Bernabéu hierarchy and the officials of RB Leipzig. The club’s sporting department views the gifted winger as a key strategic addition for the immediate future of the football project.

The figures involved underline the huge scale of the transfer. The agreement has been struck for a fixed fee of close to 120 million euros, with a package of bonuses linked to performance targets and titles won to be added on top.

Once he successfully completes the required medical at the club’s usual medical facility, Diomandé will head to Real Madrid City to sign the long-term contract that will tie him to the side from Concha Espina.

The player is coming off a sensational season in the Bundesliga, attracting attention for his explosive ability to beat defenders on the flank, his direct style, and his competitive maturity despite his young age. The player’s clear ambition to wear the Madrid shirt has been a decisive factor in steering the negotiations in the right direction.

After the paperwork is formally completed, Real Madrid are expected to release the official statement confirming the signing. Madrid supporters are already waiting with great expectation.