Real Madrid have completed the signing of Dutch defender Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan.
The Spanish champions triggered the right-back’s €20 million release clause to secure the move.
Dumfries has signed a four-year contract at the Bernabéu, keeping him at the club until June 2030.
The Netherlands international joins Real Madrid after a strong spell at Inter, where he impressed with his pace, power, and attacking runs from defence.
His arrival is part of Madrid’s wider plan to strengthen the squad ahead of the new season under José Mourinho
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Real Madrid sign Dutch defender Dumfries from Inter Milan
Real Madrid have completed the signing of Dutch defender Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan. The Spanish champions triggered the right-back’s €20 million release clause to secure the move. Dumfries has signed a four-year contract at the Bernabéu, keeping him at the club until June 2030. The Netherlands international joins Real Madrid after a strong spell at Inter, where he impressed with his pace, power, and attacking runs from defence. His arrival is part of Madrid’s wider plan to strengthen the squad ahead of the new season under José Mourinho
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