Real Madrid's £100m man was rejected by five clubs 18 months ago

Less than 18 months ago, winger Yan Diomande went on trial at Chelsea, Bournemouth, Crystal Palace, Rangers and Olympiacos. None signed him. Leganés, a modest Madrid club, took him for nothing. Ten La Liga appearances later, RB Leipzig paid €20m. Now Real Madrid are signing him for more than £100m — the most expensive African player in history.