Dumfries explains his signing with Real Madrid

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Denzel Dumfries, a 30-year-old right-back, has explained the reasons that led him to leave Inter Milan to become one of the first signings for Real Madrid during last summer. The white team executed his €20 million release clause and signed him for four seasons, until June 30, 2030.

The Dutch international felt that his time in Italy had ended after five seasons and accepted the chance to play for Real Madrid when his agent informed him of their interest. His decision, as he now explains, was driven by a desire for a sporting change rather than any issues with Inter.

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Denzel Dumfries had a clear response for Real Madrid

Denzel Dumfries learned of Madrid's interest after the past season. His agent informed him of initial contacts, and the full-back immediately discussed the situation with Piero Ausilio, Inter's sporting director, with whom he had a direct relationship.

The parties ended up finalizing the deal through the release clause in his contract. Real Madrid paid €20 million to free him from Inter Milan, avoiding negotiations on the transfer fee.

This closed a chapter that began in 2021. During his five years in Milan, he played over 200 games and won, among other titles, two Italian championships, before joining Jose Mourinho's team.

His bond with his former club remains. The defender stays in regular contact with several ex-teammates, including Marcus Thuram, and admitted to continuing to follow Inter's matches even after moving to Spain. It's worth noting that Dumfries was one of the 5 failed signings for Barcelona this summer.

Real Madrid gains competition at right-back

The change has also brought new competition for Denzel Dumfries. Mourinho also has Trent Alexander-Arnold available for the right-back position, leading to a battle for minutes at the start of the season between the two players.

Dumfries has already featured in seven official games for Real Madrid in the 2026/27 season, amassing 505 minutes. His swift adaptation has allowed him to enter rotation immediately and compete for starting spots in both LaLiga and in Europe.

The signing was also a move to reorganize that position post-Dani Carvajal's departure. The Dutchman arrived with experience from Serie A and European competitions, while Alexander-Arnold provides another option for Mourinho in the same role.

He's an important piece for Mourinho

The Portuguese coach shares a special bond with Dumfries related to their times at Inter Milan. They have discussed their respective periods at the Italian club, where Mourinho managed from 2008 to 2010 before starting his first spell at Real Madrid.

For Denzel Dumfries, the next goal now is to solidify his place in the team. He is under contract until 2030, starting his initial months in LaLiga, and will have to maintain competition with Alexander-Arnold after a deal where Real Madrid decided to directly pay the €20 million required to bring him from Inter.

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