Real Madrid willing to pay €120 million for RB Leipzig superstar after opening bid is rejected

Real Madrid are preparing to raise their offer for Yan Diomande after RB Leipzig rejected their opening proposal, with the Spanish giants now ready to commit €120 million to secure the young forward.

According to SPORT, Real Madrid have intensified their pursuit of Yan Diomande after seeing an initial package worth €100 million (€90 million fixed plus €10 million in add-ons) turned down by RB Leipzig. 

As such, the Bundesliga side has remained firm in their valuation of the 19-year-old, prompting Los Blancos to return with an improved proposal.

Real Madrid increase Diomande offer

It is said that Real Madrid’s interest in Diomande gathered momentum following the FIFA World Cup, where the teenager boosted his growing reputation with a series of eye-catching displays.

Real Madrid’s opening offer for Yan Diomande was rejected. (Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty Images)

The club’s first attempt to sign the winger came in the form of a €100 million package, but RB Leipzig quickly rejected the offer, making it clear they expected a significantly higher fee before considering any sale.

As a result, Madrid have now responded by preparing a €120 million offer, believing that figure could be enough to convince the German club to enter the final stages of negotiations.

Olise setback shifts Real Madrid’s focus

One of the key reasons behind Madrid’s aggressive approach is the growing difficulty of signing Michael Olise.

With Bayern Munich unwilling to negotiate for the French winger’s departure, Real Madrid’s sporting department has redirected their attention towards Diomande, who is now viewed as the club’s leading attacking target.

Real Madrid will come up with an improved offer for the RB Leipzig winger. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

The teenager only joined RB Leipzig from Leganes last summer in a deal worth around €20 million, but his value has increased dramatically after an outstanding debut campaign in Germany.

Diomande finished the 2025/26 season with 13 goals and 10 assists in all competitions, numbers that, combined with his World Cup performances, have convinced Madrid that he is ready to compete at the highest level.

Right now, it is said that negotiations are already at an advanced stage, which has understandably raised confidence that an agreement could be reached if Leipzig accept the improved financial package.