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Yan Diomande on Real Madrid: “I feel like we are a family”

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Real Madrid youngster Yan Diomande described the club as a family, citing the friendly atmosphere and fun players. He spoke to RM Play about adjusting to life at the club as a shy person, mentioning players like Vini, Kylian, and Aurélien. Diomande feels at ease among his teammates, who are also some of the best players in the world.

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Real Madrid youngster Yan Diomande described the club as a family, citing the friendly atmosphere and fun players. He spoke to RM Play about adjusting to life at the club as a shy person, mentioning players like Vini, Kylian, and Aurélien. Diomande feels at ease among his teammates, who are also some of the best players in the world. He is the youngest in the squad.

Diomande expressed his pleasure and honor at playing alongside top players, having previously watched them on TV. He now shares the dressing room with the same players he once admired from afar. This experience is a significant change for him, going from watching to being part of the team.

Diomande's motivation extends beyond his enjoyment of the team, as he dedicates his performances to his sister and mom. He mentioned that he gives his all in every match in memory of his sister, indicating a personal drive behind his efforts.

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Real Madrid youngster Yan Diomande spoke about how the club is and acts like a family. Speaking to RM Play, he was asked about the atmosphere at the club, and how he is adjusting to life at Real Madrid — especially as a shy person. He said: “I am shy, I always have been, that has not changed. I am also the youngest in the squad. There are lots of fun and friendly players here… Vini, Kylian, Aurélien. I feel like we are a family.” Diomande also spoke about how it feels to actually play for Real Madrid at this age, and how things were so different just a few years ago when he used to watch this team on the television.

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