{"id":16733,"date":"2026-09-03T17:25:43","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T17:25:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turkeynews24.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/03\/top-5-most-expensive-ivorian-transfers-this-summer\/"},"modified":"2026-09-03T17:25:43","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T17:25:43","slug":"top-5-most-expensive-ivorian-transfers-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turkeynews24.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/03\/top-5-most-expensive-ivorian-transfers-this-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 most expensive Ivorian transfers this summer"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Sport News Africa reveals to you the 5 most expensive transfers of Ivorian players during this summer transfer window. Clubs broke the bank to secure the services of these Elephants.<\/p>\n

5- Patrick Zabi (25 million euros)<\/h3>\n

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In early July, Patrick Zabi officially joined Paris FC from Stade de Reims. Nicknamed "Zabi the magic", the 19-year-old player didn\u2019t take long to impress. After playing a few games with the Champagne club, the Parisian club bet 25 million euros to sign him.<\/p>\n

The native of Yopougon has played two matches with Paris FC, providing one assist.<\/p>\n

4- Gu\u00e9la Dou\u00e9 (30 million euros)<\/h3>\n

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Gu\u00e9la Dou\u00e9 left Strasbourg towards the end of the summer transfer window. The Ivorian international right-back signed for Bayer Leverkusen for a fee of 30 million euros. The 23-year-old player signed a five-year contract, until June 2031.<\/p>\n

Gu\u00e9la Dou\u00e9 is leaving France and Ligue 1 for the first time. He will discover the Bundesliga and its purely attacking football.<\/p>\n

3- Ousmane Diomand\u00e9 (40 million euros)<\/h3>\n

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After several impressive seasons with Sporting Portugal and being targeted at every transfer window, Ousmane Diomand\u00e9 is finally making a move. The young Ivorian defender joins the Premier League and Nottingham Forest. A transfer that cost the Forests 40 million euros.<\/p>\n

Tied to Nottingham Forest until June 2030, the 22-year-old has made only one appearance so far. And that was in the League Cup. He is still waiting for his Premier League debut.<\/p>\n

2- Bazoumana Tour\u00e9 (50 million euros)<\/h3>\n

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Bazoumana Tour\u00e9 is making a big step up this summer. After shining in the colors of Hoffenheim, the Ivorian prodigy is reaching another level. The 20-year-old player joins Newcastle United on a contract until June 2031.<\/p>\n

The 20-year-old, a native of Bouak\u00e9, has played two matches with the Magpies, one in the Premier League and the other in the League Cup, scoring one goal.<\/p>\n

1- Yan Diomand\u00e9 (140 million euros)<\/h3>\n

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It is one of the most sensational transfers this summer. After a long saga, the outcome. Yan Diomand\u00e9, after a season at RB Leipzig, heads to Spain and signs with Real Madrid until June 2033. To acquire the 19-year-old Ivorian right winger, the Madrid club shelled out a staggering 140 million euros, bonuses included.<\/p>\n

With this price, Yan Diomand\u00e9 becomes the most expensive player in Real Madrid\u2019s history. He has played in 3 La Liga matches, totaling 57 minutes of play.<\/p>\n

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#Gu\u00e9la Dou\u00e9<\/a> #Ousmane Diomand\u00e9<\/a> #Yan Diomand\u00e9<\/a> #Bazoumana Tour\u00e9<\/a> #El\u00e9phants de C\u00f4te d'Ivoire<\/a><\/p>\n

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Journaliste et consultant, membre de l'AJST.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Sport News Africa reveals to you the 5 most expensive transfers of Ivorian players during this summer transfer window. Clubs broke the bank to secure the services of these Elephants.
\n5- Patrick Zabi (25 million euros)
\nIn early July, Patrick Zabi officially joined Paris FC from Stade de Reims. Nicknamed “Zabi the magic”, the 19-year-old player didn\u2019t take long to impress. After playing a few games with the Champagne club, the Parisian club bet 25 million euros to sign him.
\nThe native of Yopougon has played two matches with Paris FC, providing one assist.
\n4- Gu\u00e9la Dou\u00e9 (30 million euros)
\nGu\u00e9la Dou\u00e9 left Strasbourg towards the end of the summer transfer window. The Ivorian international right-back signed for Bayer Leverkusen for a fee of 30 million euros. The 23-year-old player signed a five-year contract, until June 2031.
\nGu\u00e9la Dou\u00e9 is leaving France and Ligue 1 for the first time. He will discover the Bundesliga and its purely attacking football.
\n3- Ousmane Diomand\u00e9 (40 million euros)
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