{
  "id": 10654147,
  "title": "Figo urges patience with Diomande at Real Madrid",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/figo-urges-patience-with-diomande-at-real-madrid",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T08:56:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/figo-urges-patience-with-diomande-at-real-madrid/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Real Madrid fans need not worry about the progress of their new signing, Yan Diomande, according to former club legend Luis Figo. The 19-year-old Ivory Coast international completed a £120M transfer from RB Leipzig this summer, with potential add-ons increasing the value to €140M. Diomande has been introduced to the squad gradually by coach Jose Mourinho, who is cautious not to overwhelm him too quickly in his La Liga debut. The veteran coach has fielded the teenager in just two starting appearances, while the remaining five outings have seen him play more of an off-the-ball role. Figo has called for patience as Diomande adapts to the demands of playing for Madrid, noting that the experience of Lisbon is different from what he experienced at Leipzig. \"It’s normal for him to take it step by step,\" Figo said. \"He’s already adapting to what Real Madrid is all about and improving. I think he’ll contribute more in the upcoming matches and will become more prominent.\" Real Madrid will return to action following the FIFA international break on October 10th when they host Villarreal.",
  "summary": "Real Madrid fans should have no concerns over Yan Diomande’s progress according to club legend Luis Figo. The Ivory Coast international completed a blockbuster transfer move from RB Leipzig to Madrid over the summer, as part of a deal that could eventually reach £120M (€140M) if certain add-ons are triggered, as a huge profit on … The post Figo urges patience with Diomande at Real Madrid appeared…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}