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LaLiga: Real Madrid confirm shirt numbers for six new signings
Real Madrid assigned squad numbers to six new players as all of them joined pre-season training, including a €107 million signing from RB Leipzig.
Real Madrid confirmed shirt numbers for six new signings on Monday, assigning Marc Cucurella the no. 17 jersey and Yan Diomande the no. 25 shirt.
The 19-year-old Diomande joined last week from RB Leipzig for a club-record fee of £107million, signing a seven-year deal at the Santiago Bernabeu after rising to prominence over 18 months.
Denzel Dumfries claimed the no. 20 kit, while Ibrahima Konate received the no. 16 shirt; Bernardo Silva and Carlos Espi complete the six arrivals now in pre-season training.
Former coach Jimenez expressed confidence in his protege, stating, "Even in Yan," and believes the teenager will handle Madrid's intense media environment with ease.
Jimenez noted, "I would say that 70% of his minutes in Germany were played on the right wing," indicating Diomande's tactical versatility will help him adapt to Madrid's system.
"I'm very happy, I've been waiting a long time for this moment - Marc Cucurella is full of joy after his move to Real Madrid! The Spaniard speaks of an honor to play for the biggest club in Europe and is looking forward to the new challenge.