Real Madrid’s rough Diomande starting to shine as Leipzig visit

Real Madrid's summer signing, Yan Diomande, is beginning to showcase his potential as coach Jose Mourinho continues to develop his attacking options. The 19-year-old winger, who joined from RB Leipzig in a club-record €140 million transfer, has demonstrated flashes of quality with his goal against Sevilla on Sunday and an assist for Arda Guler in the same match.

Diomande has now scored two goals and provided three assists in 11 appearances across all competitions. However, despite his impressive performances, Mourinho acknowledges that Diomande is still a work in progress and needs to improve his finishing and assists to become an essential figure for the team. The Portuguese coach compared Diomande's growth to that of Vinicius Junior, who initially struggled in his first season but went on to become a top player.

Diomande's journey to the top has not been easy, as he faced rejection from MLS clubs after moving to the US as a youth and then securing his senior debut with Leganes. His determination, fueled by the tragic loss of his sister Roxane, has driven him to prove himself as the world's next great striker.