Real Madrid to pay Leipzig €2.5m if Diomande wins Ballon d'Or

Real Madrid's transfer of Yan Diomande includes a clause obligating the club to pay Leipzig €2.5 million if the winger wins the Ballon d'Or.

• Sky Sports Germany reported that Real Madrid will pay RB Leipzig €2.5 million if Diomande wins the Ballon d'Or during his time with the club.
• Sky Sports Germany reported that the clause was requested by Leipzig sporting director Marcel Schäfer during negotiations with Real Madrid.
• Diomande's transfer had an initial value of €125 million, rising to €140 million if conditions were met.
• The 19-year-old has scored or assisted in five of his last six matches this season, with four goals and four assists in 14 appearances.