Playing Time at Real Madrid: Yan Diomandé 'Must Move Step by Step', Says José Mourinho

José Mourinho commented on Yan Diomandé's limited playing time, the new recruit for 140 million euros, after Real Madrid's victory against Malaga (4-0). He emphasized that the young Ivorian must move step by step and expressed confidence in his potential. Diomandé played 20, 15, and 30 minutes in the first three matches of the 2026-2027 La Liga season, but Mourinho insisted that the player should not be judged by his transfer fee.