Real Madrid, close to completing their second signing of the summer

Real Madrid continues to work on strengthening their squad for the upcoming season.

Javier Parra Peña | 2 Jun 2026 | 22.00
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Real Madrid, close to completing their second summer signing.
Real Madrid, close to completing their second summer signing.

Real Madrid has made the firm determination to pay the release clause of twenty million net euros for Denzel Dumfries. The powerful right-back from Inter Milan, currently with the Netherlands national team for this year's World Cup, will change clubs this summer.

This strategic move is a direct wish of president Florentino Pérez, the frontrunner in the upcoming presidential elections on Sunday, June 7. The imminent victory of the veteran leader in the local elections will bring the noisy signing of Portuguese strategist José Mourinho to lead the white team.

Reports by specialist Fabrizio Romano confirm that the club will immediately make the bureaucratic payment in Italy. The Setúbal coach demanded the incorporation of the powerful thirty-year-old right-back to fill the gap left by the historic Dani Carvajal.

The homegrown defender has formally concluded his employment relationship with the Madrid institution, prompting the search for a reliable replacement. Despite strong interest from Liverpool in persuading the Dutch player, his sole desire is to wear the white jersey. The defender will provide fierce competition to Trent Alexander-Arnold on the right flank, adding power, physical presence, and strong aerial play.

The Dutch defender scored five goals and provided two assists in twenty-eight official matches played this season with the Inter team. His arrival will be the second signing of the new presidential project following the verbal agreement with French defender Ibrahima Konaté. The upcoming weeks will be crucial to formalize the paperwork for one of the great bargains of the current European transfer market.

Real Madrid assumes the absolute spotlight of the summer window, ready to settle the bureaucratic procedures of the termination immediately in the offices. The top management aims to provide the new coaching staff with a player of formidable deployment before the formal start of pre-season.

Fabrizio Romano, FIFA agent, confirms that Real Madrid will pay the 20 million release clause to sign Denzel Dumfries

The return of José Mourinho to the Santiago Bernabéu and Real Madrid's strong desire for Denzel Dumfries

The sports management leading the operations of the Madrid club seeks a player with defensive rigor and tremendous attacking capabilities. Real Madrid values the tactical maturity of the Calcio star to alternate between classic full-back and offensive wing-back positions seamlessly. Preliminary talks have been successful due to the player's strong desire to succeed under the spotlight of the demanding Spanish competition.

Madrid's executives are confident that paying the buyout clause will unlock the deal before it becomes more expensive after the World Cup. Real Madrid understands that acquiring a player of this caliber for twenty million is an unparalleled opportunity in the current market. Technical reports support this financial outlay, backed by the fantastic individual numbers the player demonstrated in Italy.

The unwavering stance of the Dutch wing-back has been crucial in halting the high financial offers coming from the English Premier League. Real Madrid leverages the appeal of its sporting project to fend off calls from Anfield and secure the defender before July. The technical department will coordinate the necessary medical checks with the Dutch delegation to expedite the paperwork for the summer transfer.

A new high-speed option for the right side of Chamartín

The player's remarkable physical presence and winning mentality will provide an invaluable asset to the coaching staff's tactical setup. Real Madrid will focus on resolving the final financial details of the summer period in June. Phone calls between the two clubs will flow smoothly to certify the transfer of one of the tournament's standout performers.

Real Madrid will use its undeniable global institutional weight to establish the foundations of a new era under José Mourinho's leadership. The only remaining step is to ensure that the electoral victory validates the negotiations to witness the debut of the imposing right-back in Spain. The countdown to seeing the new curly-haired marauder's runs down the wing has officially begun in Madrid.

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