The most expensive recruit of the Madrid summer, Yan Diomandé is paradoxically the one who has encountered the most difficulties since his arrival. Bought for €125 million excluding bonuses from Leipzig, the Ivorian international must for the moment be content with a role of second knife among the stars. José Mourinho is not alarmed, however, and calls for caution around the 19-year-old winger.
As for the Spanish press, on the other hand, we are starting to get impatient. Diomandé’s entries into the game have not yet matched the investment made for his signing, and time is a very relative concept in the Spanish capital. If observers imagined him to be the official holder upon his arrival, Arda Güler’s great start to the season has reshuffled the cards, and that’s not all…
He is now third in the hierarchy
As the daily indicates A.S. this Friday, Diomandé was downgraded in the hierarchy. His other competitor, Brahim Diaz, is gaining ground and he was even decisive during his start against Inter Milan this week in the Champions League (2-1). It was he who delivered a caviar for Kylian Mbappé on Madrid’s opener, and today he seems to be the second option for the right winger position.
“The competition is fierce at his position, and Yan knows it. Arda Güler, Brahim Díaz, Rodrygo (on his return) and even Endrick can all play in a sector which, once deserted, is now overloaded. The Turk was the most established player on this flank. Brahim Díaz got his second start of the season against Inter Milan, and he proved himself. The absences of Rodrygo and Endrick (now recovered) make the Ivorian the third option today.writing A.S..
