{
  "id": 2341239,
  "title": "La Liga: ‘I am ready to die for Mourinho’ — Diomande",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/la-liga-i-am-ready-to-die-for-mourinho-diomande",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-21T08:54:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/la-liga-i-am-ready-to-die-for-mourinho-diomande/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Real Madrid has signed a marquee player in Yan Diomande, who has expressed his strong admiration for manager José Mourinho. The Ivorian forward was quoted as saying, \"When you play for José Mourinho, you want to DIE for him,\" emphasizing his dedication to the Portuguese manager. Diomande's comments, reported by Fabrizio Romano on X, come after Madrid completed the signing of the young forward from RB Leipzig in a deal worth up to €140 million (£120 million) with a seven-year contract. The young striker insisted that the hefty transfer fee spent on him is a reflection of the club's belief in his ability and that he feels no pressure from the significant financial investment.",
  "summary": "Real Madrid’s new signing Yan Diomande expresses fierce loyalty to José Mourinho, stating he’s “ready to die for him.” Discover his confidence and lack of Read More: https://punchng.com/la-liga-i-am-ready-to-die-for-mourinho-diomande/",
  "key_points": [
    "Diomande expresses strong admiration for José Mourinho.",
    "Signed from RB Leipzig in €140 million deal.",
    "Emphasizes dedication, no pressure from investment."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "La Liga: ‘I am ready to die for Mourinho’ — Diomande",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/la-liga-i-am-ready-to-die-for-mourinho-diomande-2342902",
        "published": "2026-08-21T09:08:48.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}