The teenager has signed a seven-year contract with the Spanish giants, making him Real Madrid’s fifth signing of the summer after Bernardo Silva, Ibrahima Konate, Denzel Dumfries and Marc Cucurella.
Diomande, who was also linked with Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool, is widely reported to have joined Real Madrid in a deal worth up to £120 million.
Speaking after completing the move, Diomande described joining Real Madrid as a dream come true.
“Moving to Real Madrid is a childhood dream come true for me,” he told RB Leipzig’s official website.
“I am grateful to the management at RB Leipzig for making this move possible despite my current contract.
“Today, a new chapter begins. Saying goodbye is never easy, but I am looking forward to what lies ahead and will always be incredibly proud.
“Looking back on my time in Leipzig, this club will always hold a special place in my heart, and I will continue to follow RB’s progress closely. Who knows? Maybe we’ll see each other again soon in the Champions League. Thank you for everything,” he said.
RB Leipzig’s managing director for sport, Marcel Schafer, praised the youngster for his development during his time at the club.
He said Diomande impressed everyone from the first day with his fearless style of play, willingness to learn and confidence on the pitch.
Schafer added that the winger quickly established himself with his pace, dribbling ability and eye for goal, attracting interest from top clubs across Europe.
At Real Madrid, Diomande is expected to provide competition on the right wing, where the club has been searching for options following Rodrygo’s ACL injury six months ago.
Federico Valverde, Jude Bellingham, Arda Guler and Franco Mastantuono have all played in that position. Diomande could also replace Vinicius Junior if the Brazilian leaves the club this month.
