Yan Diomandé is facing a difficult start to life at Real Madrid after joining the club from Leipzig for €125 million, excluding bonuses. The Ivorian winger has struggled to make an impact during his substitute appearances and has seen his chances of starting on the right wing decrease.
While José Mourinho remains patient with the 19-year-old, the Spanish press has already started questioning his performances. Diomandé now faces strong competition from Arda Güler and Brahim Díaz, while Rodrygo and Endrick will also challenge him once they return to full fitness.
Brahim strengthened his position with a decisive performance against Inter Milan in the Champions League, providing the assist for Kylian Mbappé’s opening goal in a 2-1 win. According to AS, Güler currently leads the race for the position, with Brahim second and Diomandé now the third option.
The Ivorian international will therefore need to respond quickly if he wants to regain ground in the pecking order. Real Madrid invested heavily in his arrival, and expectations remain high despite his difficult start. With the competition intensifying, Diomandé must now use every opportunity to show why the Spanish giants spent €125 million to sign him.
