Diomande catches Real Madrid's attention with impressive World Cup performance

According to Mundo Deportivo, Jan Diomande's impressive performance at the World Cup has attracted Real Madrid's attention.

Jan Diomande is one of the surprises of this World Cup. A key player for Ivory Coast, he has caught attention with his excellent attacking potential. Major European clubs have begun to focus on him following Liverpool's move, and Iraola also hopes to sign him. Diomande is not a prolific goalscorer, with 13 goals in 36 matches, but he is a forward who can make a difference while creating 10 assists.

Diomande's attributes include pace, direct attacking play, strong dribbling skills, and remarkable potential. At 19 years old, he has much room for improvement. Before achieving this success, he was rejected by several clubs. He had trials at Bournemouth, Chelsea, Rangers, Olympiacos, Crystal Palace, and with MLS clubs, but ultimately no team signed him, despite impressing players like Olise at that time.

In an emotional letter to his late sister, Diomande revealed that Olise once told him: "Hey kid, you're really very good." His sister later passed away in Ivory Coast under mysterious circumstances.

Diomande wrote in the letter: "Even MLS reserve teams didn't want me. I don't even know why. They never gave me a reason. Adults arranged everything. They kept taking me around Europe, and everyone kept saying no. My visa expired. My dream was shattered. They took me back to Africa, and we cried together. She was the one who never stopped believing in me. A few weeks later, I signed with Leganés, and we shed more tears."

Speaking about that painful experience, Diomande also wrote: "That was a few weeks after I debuted with Leganés. Who makes their debut against Real Madrid at 18? It's crazy. That was a dream." Shortly after, he learned that his sister had passed away, which broke his heart.

Diomande seized the opportunity Leganés gave him, and six months later, he transferred to RB Leipzig for 20 million euros. His contract with the German club runs until 2030, and his current market value is 90 million euros, an increase of 70 million euros compared to a year ago.

However, RB Leipzig has valued Diomande at 100 million euros and will not accept any offers below that amount. Florentino's primary target is Olise, but if Bayern firmly refuses to negotiate selling the star player, Diomande's emergence could change Real Madrid's chairman's transfer strategy.