The 19-Year-Old Ivorian
He is just 19 years old. Has played one complete season of Club Football. Has represented his country, Ivory Coast, for the first time in the just-concluded World Cup. He is considered to be as good as, if not better than, Lamine Yamal, and some of the World’s biggest and best are scrambling to have him on their side.
Yan Diomande
This young, exceptional talent is the Ivorian Yan Diomande, who is in the news for his near-finalised transfer to Real Madrid from RB Leipzig for a reported €135m, making Him the most expensive African player ever.
Gifted, Brilliant, Sublime…
Yan Diomande, gifted and sublime on the field, had a great season with RB Leipzig, and in the World Cup too he shone apart. His ball control and skills were outstanding, particularly from the left wing. His understanding of the game reflected in his mature presence on the pitch, and that too at a very young age. No wonder he was bound to attract the big clubs.
But Can He Find A Place On The Real Pitch
With Real Madrid, however, the left wing is owned by Vinicius Jr, and for several years now, that position has belonged to Vini. Even Kylian Mbappe had to adjust by playing more inside and in the centre. How Yan Diomande will be accommodated on the pitch is a big question.
It Is An Investment For The Future For Real Madrid
With Cucurella, one of the best left backs in the World who can overlap from the left brilliantly, also with Real Madrid now, there are not many positions left for Diomande. Real Madrid have the future in mind and hence have picked up Diomande at just the right age to prepare him for a smooth future transition for the club.
Good For Africa
Diomande’s move to Real Madrid also signifies the growing influence of African football, and without a doubt, the transfer of the Ivorian to Spain will augur well for several other players from Africa.
A Lot To Learn For Diomande
I am excited to see Diomande play for Real Madrid. I hope he gets some decent playing time. He will still learn anyway.
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