Real Madrid seals 7-year deal for Ivory Coast World Cup standout Yan Diomande

MADRID: (Aug 6)  Real Madrid has reached a deal with Leipzig for the transfer of young Ivory Coast international Yan Diomande.

The Spanish powerhouse said Thursday that the 19-year-old forward will be linked to the club for the next seven seasons.

Diomande had an outstanding World Cup, and some Premier League teams were reportedly interested in signing him. Leipzig had been saying he was not for sale