Madrid, Aug 6, 2026 (AFP) - Real Madrid extend Vinicius deal, sign Diomande in title bid boost

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Real Madrid on Thursday announced a new six-year deal for star forward Vinicius Junior and the signing of teenage sensation Yan Diomande in a major boost to their quest to end a two-year trophy drought. The decision by Brazil hero Vinicius to extend his contract quells speculation linking him to Arsenal and is a win for Real as they rebuild their squad in Jose Mourinho's second spell in charge. "Real Madrid FC and Vinicius Jr have agreed the exte......

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