What happened. Yan Diomande has endured a slow start to life at Real Madrid after a summer transfer saga involving RB Leipzig. Kylian Mbappe has now publicly backed the winger to succeed in Madrid.

Mbappe told Diomande how to succeed at Real Madrid
The winger's move from RB Leipzig was one of the summer's big sagas
Diomande's adaptation in the Spanish capital has been slow so far

“The quality is there”
— Kylian Mbappe

Mbappe's public support could ease the pressure on Diomande as he settles into life at Real Madrid.

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