Top 5 most expensive Ivorian transfers this summer

Sport News Africa reveals to you the 5 most expensive transfers of Ivorian players during this summer transfer window. Clubs broke the bank to secure the services of these Elephants.

5- Patrick Zabi (25 million euros)

In early July, Patrick Zabi officially joined Paris FC from Stade de Reims. Nicknamed "Zabi the magic", the 19-year-old player didn’t take long to impress. After playing a few games with the Champagne club, the Parisian club bet 25 million euros to sign him.

The native of Yopougon has played two matches with Paris FC, providing one assist.

4- Guéla Doué (30 million euros)

Guéla Doué left Strasbourg towards the end of the summer transfer window. The Ivorian international right-back signed for Bayer Leverkusen for a fee of 30 million euros. The 23-year-old player signed a five-year contract, until June 2031.

Guéla Doué is leaving France and Ligue 1 for the first time. He will discover the Bundesliga and its purely attacking football.

3- Ousmane Diomandé (40 million euros)

After several impressive seasons with Sporting Portugal and being targeted at every transfer window, Ousmane Diomandé is finally making a move. The young Ivorian defender joins the Premier League and Nottingham Forest. A transfer that cost the Forests 40 million euros.

Tied to Nottingham Forest until June 2030, the 22-year-old has made only one appearance so far. And that was in the League Cup. He is still waiting for his Premier League debut.

2- Bazoumana Touré (50 million euros)

Bazoumana Touré is making a big step up this summer. After shining in the colors of Hoffenheim, the Ivorian prodigy is reaching another level. The 20-year-old player joins Newcastle United on a contract until June 2031.

The 20-year-old, a native of Bouaké, has played two matches with the Magpies, one in the Premier League and the other in the League Cup, scoring one goal.

1- Yan Diomandé (140 million euros)

It is one of the most sensational transfers this summer. After a long saga, the outcome. Yan Diomandé, after a season at RB Leipzig, heads to Spain and signs with Real Madrid until June 2033. To acquire the 19-year-old Ivorian right winger, the Madrid club shelled out a staggering 140 million euros, bonuses included.

With this price, Yan Diomandé becomes the most expensive player in Real Madrid’s history. He has played in 3 La Liga matches, totaling 57 minutes of play.