{
  "id": 251863,
  "title": "Yan Diomandé makes history with Real Madrid move",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/yan-diomande-makes-history-with-real-madrid-move",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-07T05:25:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "France 24",
    "slug": "france-24",
    "url": "https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/sports/20260807-yan-diomand%C3%A9-makes-history-with-real-madrid-move"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Real Madrid have signed Yan Diomandé from RB Leipzig on a deal running until 2033. According to France 24, the transfer is worth €125 million plus €15 million in add-ons, making it the most expensive in the Spanish club's history. At 19 years old, Diomandé also becomes the most expensive African player of all time.\n\nIn other news, Brazilian winger Vinicius Jr has agreed to a new six-year contract with Real Madrid, keeping him at the club until 2032. Vinicius Jr has scored 128 goals in 375 appearances for Real across all competitions and has helped the team win two Champions League titles, three La Ligas, and one Copa del Rey.\n\nVinicius Jr has also registered 100 assists for Real Madrid since joining from Flamengo in 2018, according to Free Malaysia Today.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Real Madrid secure Vinicius Jr with new long-term deal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/real-madrid-secure-vinicius-jr-with-new-long-term-deal-239130",
        "published": "2026-08-06T21:36:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}