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PortuguêsReal Madrid's record signing: Ivorian Yan Diomande, ahead of Bellingham and Hazard
Yan Diomande is Real Madrid's most expensive signing and the most expensive African player ever: €125m up front, up to €140m with add-ons.
Real Madrid's record signing is Yan Diomande, signed from RB Leipzig and confirmed on 6 August 2026 on a deal until 2033. Reports put the fee at €125m, rising to €140m with add-ons; the club did not disclose it.
| # | Player | From | Year | Fixed fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yan Diomande | RB Leipzig | 2026 | €125m (up to €140m) |
| 2 | Jude Bellingham | Dortmund | 2023 | €103m (+ add-ons) |
| 3 | Eden Hazard | Chelsea | 2019 | €100m (+ add-ons) |
| 3 | Gareth Bale | Tottenham | 2013 | about €100m |
| 5 | Cristiano Ronaldo | Man United | 2009 | €94m |
Diomande is also the most expensive African player ever, ahead of Cameroon's Bryan Mbeumo (about €81m, Manchester United, 2025). Kylian Mbappé joined on a free transfer in 2024.
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What is Real Madrid's record transfer?
Yan Diomande, €125m (up to €140m) from RB Leipzig in 2026.
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