As José Mourinho continues shopping for players at Real Madrid, Softfootball has observed a clear pattern, his African connection at the Bernabéu.
Across his spells as Real Madrid manager, The Special One has now signed three African stars:
- Michael Essien (Ghana)
- Emmanuel Adebayor (Togo)
- Yan Diomandé 🇨🇮 — (Côte d’Ivoire)

Softfootball understands Real Madrid have reached a verbal agreement on personal terms with Yan Diomandé, with the RB Leipzig winger giving the Spanish giants the green light over a proposed move.
It appears history is repeating itself at the Bernabéu, as Mourinho once again turns to African talent to strengthen his squad — this time in a new era, with Diomandé set to become the latest addition.