Yan Diomande: World Cup breakout stars drive summer transfer moves

Yan Diomande RB Leipzig Ivory Coast · winger · 19yrs View timeline →

The Guardian reviews the main trends from the 2026 summer transfer window, including World Cup performances that increased player valuations. Yan Diomande’s display for Côte d’Ivoire preceded his £115.7m move from RB Leipzig to Real Madrid, while several other tournament standouts also secured transfers.