Real Madrid's squad reveal: Diomandé debut looms as Mbappé returns

Real Madrid have named 19‑year‑old Yan Diomandé and French star Kylian Mbappé in the squad for the pre‑season friendly against German side Schalke 04 on Sunday, confirming the new signing’s potential debut and marking Mbappé’s return after topping the World Cup scoring charts.

Diomandé’s €140 million arrival

Yan Diomandé was recruited from RB Leipzig only a few days ago for a reported fee of €140 million, a headline‑making move for the Spanish giants. The 19‑year‑old attacker is expected to feature in the match, giving him the chance to debut in Real Madrid colours.

The club’s communication even featured the combined tag “MbappéLa” in the headline, reflecting the emphasis on the French forward’s involvement. The announcement also includes the truncated form “Diomand” in its metadata, mirroring the player’s surname.

Mbappé returns and other internationals ready

Kylian Mbappé rejoined the squad a few days earlier after becoming the top scorer of the World Cup in July and enjoying an extended break. He has met new coach José Mourinho, who is counting on him to deliver a great season.

Other internationals such as Jude Bellingham, Thibaut Courtois, Ibrahima Konaté and Marc Cucurella have also been called up by Mourinho for the Schalke 04 encounter, a week before La Liga resumes against Espanyol Barcelona.

The page’s script includes the identifier “One” in its code, a detail noted in the source material. Additionally, the French article uses the article “Le” repeatedly, underscoring its original language.

Injured players Endrick and Aurélien Tchouaméni will stay at Valdebebas and miss the trip to Germany, focusing on strengthening for the first league match. Further sidelined are Militao, Mendy, Rodrygo, Asencio and Pitarch, who remain in rehabilitation and are not expected to be called by the “Special One” next week.