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Yan Diomandé scores spectacular goal in Real Madrid training

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Ivorian winger Yan Diomandé produced two spectacular moves in Real Madrid training, including a goal after beating Marc Cucurella. Africa Top Sports reports that the Madrid club invested €140 million in the 19-year-old’s potential.

Yan Diomandé, a 19-year-old Ivorian winger for Real Madrid, scored a spectacular goal during a training session with the Spanish club. Starting on the right, he beat Spain’s Marc Cucurella before cutting inside and curling a shot into the far corner, reports Africa Top Sports.

The young player also beat three or four teammates in an earlier individual move. His performances illustrate the potential that reportedly led Real Madrid to invest €140 million in him, according to Africa Top Sports.

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