Not Mbappé nor Haaland, the millionaire signing that Real Madrid would make urgently

Real Madrid is in a great moment of form, as they are in first place in La Liga, and they are in first place in their group in the UEFA Champions League. However, the Spanish team had quite bad luck regarding injuries at the beginning of the season, losing Thibaut Courtois for the entire season, and then, the same thing happened with Eder Militao.

Given the injury of the young Brazilian defender, Real Madrid are now thinking about a defender to replace him. Ousmane Diomande, a promising Ivorian defender who is only 19 years old, has been on the radar of Florentino Pérez and Real Madrid. The merengue club has a clear vision of its transfer strategy for the coming cycles, and Diomande fits perfectly into its plan to incorporate young talents into the squad.

The commitment to youth development is a priority for Real Madrid, and Ousmane Diomande is on the list of candidates to join the team. His youth and defensive potential make him an attractive target for the white club, which seeks to build a competitive squad in the long term. Although the possible arrival of Diomande to Real Madrid is foreseen for the year 2024, it is not ruled out that it could happen sooner, since the club is willing to compete for his services. The player, currently in the ranks of Sporting Lisbon, has a contract in force until 2027, but the interest he generates throughout Europe could accelerate his departure.

Ousmane Diomande's market value is estimated at €25 million, according to Transfermarkt data. So far, the young Ivorian centre-back has demonstrated his ability on the field, scoring two goals and an assist in nine games played between the Portuguese first division and the Europa League.

Will Real Madrid negotiate?

The negotiations between Real Madrid and Sporting Lisbon will be a topic to follow closely, as the white club is determined to ensure that Ousmane Diomande is part of their project. Merengues fans will be attentive to any development that could lead the young defender to wear the Real Madrid shirt in the near future.