Real Madrid is one step away from completing one of the most striking signings of the summer market. The Ivorian winger Yan Diomandé, one of the revelations of the 2026 World Cup, is emerging as a new player for the white team after Paris Saint-Germain officially announced its withdrawal from the bid for the footballer.

According to the information published by the newspaper Marca, the Spanish club would already have closed the details of the operation and the official announcement should not be delayed. The day was decisive, since PSG still maintained hopes of incorporating him during the morning, despite knowing the interest of the Madrid team.

The change of scenery came hours later, when the French entity confirmed that it was abandoning the negotiations and publicly justified its decision.

The Parisian club explained that the economic conditions required for both the transfer and the player's contract were incompatible with its financial policy.

"Paris Saint-Germain has officially withdrawn its interest tonight and has put an end to all negotiations relating to Yan Diomande. The amount requested for the transfer, as well as the salary demands, were totally disproportionate and could unbalance the market. PSG will not renounce its principles of rigorous financial management and balance of the squad," the institution noted.

The statement further added: "Paris Saint-Germain, double European champions and the most successful club in recent years, will not allow itself to be carried away by inflationary games or the maneuvers of certain intermediaries. The club will continue, calmly and confidently, its strategy in the transfer market."

Real Madrid accelerated an operation that seemed aimed at Paris

Various reports indicate that just a few weeks ago PSG had reached an agreement in principle with the representatives of the Ivory Coast attacker. All that remained was to negotiate the transfer with Leipzig, the club that owns his rights.

However, the situation changed when Real Madrid presented a superior proposal for both the player and the German institution. According to the information available, the operation could be between 115 and 120 million euros, while other versions point to a figure greater than 100 million.

The Foot Mercato chain indicated that the French club will maintain its strategy in the market and will avoid getting involved in operations with prices that it considers excessive, insisting that it will not modify its management model.

Vinicius' future appears as one of the factors

The incorporation of Diomandé also arises in a context marked by uncertainty around Vinicius Júnior. The Brazilian has not yet renewed his contract, which ends on June 30, although Real Madrid's initial intention continues to be to extend his contract.

Given this scenario, the white board would have decided to reinforce the attack with a footballer who stood out during the World Cup and who aroused the interest of several European clubs.

The arrival of the Ivorian would also modify other plans of the Madrid market. According to the information released, the club would give up trying to sign Frenchman Michael Olise, after Bayern recently insisted that it has no intention of selling the winger.

If the move goes through, Diomandé will become Real Madrid's fifth reinforcement after the additions of Ibrahima Konaté, Marc Cucurella, Denzel Dumfries and Bernardo Silva. With this, the white team would once again reinforce different lines of its squad after the arrivals recorded the previous season.

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