€120m hurdle stalls Real Madrid's bid for Leipzig defender

Real Madrid are negotiating the purchase of RB Leipzig defender Yan Diomandé for a fee of at least €120 million, with a large guaranteed sum, as talks are set to resume on Tuesday morning. Both clubs remain optimistic despite the complex add‑on structure proposed by the Spanish side.

No final agreement has been reached between Real Madrid and RB Leipzig over the Diomandé transfer. The German club insists on a minimum price of €120 million, including a large guaranteed component.

Madrid’s proposal includes a series of performance‑related add‑ons, but the structure is described as complex and difficult for Leipzig to accommodate. This complexity has become a further point of disagreement between the sides.

Despite the financial and contractual gaps, discussions remain cordial. Both clubs continue to discuss the terms surrounding Diomande’s move.

Both parties have expressed confidence that they can resolve the deadlock in the coming hours. If the deal is concluded, Yan Diomandé will relocate to the Spanish capital to join Real Madrid’s squad.

Should the negotiations fail, Leipzig will retain the defender and secure the €120 million fee.