Young African talent joins Real Madrid in a special ceremony

Ivorian forward Yan Diomande, only 19 years old, was officially presented in Valdebebas alongside Florentino Pérez, the club's president, and received the number 25 shirt.

Alvaro Cifuentes | Tue, 08/25/2026 - 19:34
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Young African promise joins Real Madrid in a special ceremony.
Young African promise joins Real Madrid in a special ceremony.

Real Madrid has welcomed a young promise from African football, Yan Diomande, in an emotional event held in Valdebebas. The player of only 19 years old was greeted by Florentino Pérez, the club's president, who handed him the number 25 shirt in a symbolic gesture.

A new talent for the white team

Diomande, who stood out in the FIFA U-20 World Cup, thus becomes Real Madrid's new bet on young and promising talent. With his arrival, the club aims to strengthen its squad for the future and continue to enhance its youth academy.

Mourinho's support for Vinicius

On the other hand, José Mourinho has shown his support for Vinicius following Real Madrid's recent victory. The coach stated: 'He is not a saint, but he has great potential, and we are working to polish him and turn him into a key player for the team'.

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