Lyon’s Spanish-born Dominican striker Mariano Diaz (L) vies with Chelsea’s French midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko during the International Champions Cup football match between Chelsea and Lyon at Stamford Bridge in London on August 7, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / Ian KINGTON
Real Madrid said Wednesday they have re-signed striker Mariano Diaz from French side Lyon for 33 millions euros ($39 million) on a five-year deal having only last summer allowed him to move to France for eight million.
Diaz, a Spain-born Dominican Republic international, is a product of the Real academy, but had looked initially set to sign for Sevilla before Real made their move having decided to exercise a buy-back option negotiated last year.
The 25-year-old was a hit in France as he scored 18 times and provided seven assists to help his side finish in the top three and gain a Champions League qualification berth.
Real said he would be presented Friday.
Under the terms of the deal, Lyon will receive 15 percent of any surplus Real make in a future deal for the player.