Yan Diomandé nominated for Kopa Trophy after Real Madrid move
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Connection Ivoirienne
Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomandé, signed by Real Madrid for €125 million, scored against Villarreal and Sevilla and provided several assists after eight goalless matches. Nominated for the Kopa Trophy, which rewards the best young player, he is continuing to adapt in Madrid, according to Connection Ivoirienne.
Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomandé, 19, is among the nominees for the Kopa Trophy, which rewards the best young footballer, reports Connection Ivoirienne. The Real Madrid player has regained his effectiveness after eight initial appearances without a goal since his transfer from RB Leipzig, valued at €125 million, or about 82 billion CFA francs.
Since his first goal against Villarreal, Diomandé has contributed to goals against Roma, Sevilla FC and RB Leipzig, with goals and assists. He also completed four dribbles during Real Madrid’s trip to FC Barcelona and put together five wins with the Madrid club, according to Connection Ivoirienne.
Diomandé’s nomination comes after reports of his return to form with a goal and an assist for Real Madrid on 19 October. On 23 October, the outlet also reported his refusal of the trophy presented by Kylian Mbappé. These developments are discussed in articles about his performances at Real Madrid and his refusal of the trophy presented by Mbappé.
