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In his latest video update, Fabrizio Romano broke news about Real Madrid’s fast-tracked deal to sign full-back Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan, revealing the transfer is driven by Mourinho’s admiration for the Dutchman while Liverpool’s late attempt to hijack the move ended in failure.
Romano stated: “First off, straight to an exclusive breaking piece – HWG! Denzel Dumfries is leaving Inter Milan and Serie A. The Dutch full-back is set to become a new Real Madrid player.”
“Following previously reported talks, Dumfries and Real Madrid have agreed full personal terms. Dumfries featured on Real Madrid’s trimmed shortlist, which also included Pedro Porro of Tottenham Hotspur, yet Porro is deemed untouchable and non-saleable under De Zerbi’s management. The list additionally had Álvaro Fresneda, a target Madrid have tracked for a long time, though he was never their top priority.”
“By contrast, Real Madrid reached full internal consensus over Dumfries, spanning from club management and president Florentino Pérez all the way to Jose Mourinho. Every relevant party backed the signing, thanks to the defender’s unique profile; though he operates in the same position as Trent Alexander-Arnold, the two possess entirely different playing styles. Mourinho is a huge admirer of Dumfries. Meanwhile, all sources have denied widespread rumours labelling Dumfries the new Maicon. Speculation abounds, yet there is no truth to that claim. This signing is purely a tactical call founded on Mourinho’s high regard for Dumfries.”
“Negotiations wrapped up at lightning speed for one key reason: Real Madrid are approaching their presidential elections. Florentino Pérez aims to go into the vote with several completed signings to prove his blueprint for strengthening the squad under Mourinho, and Dumfries is one of those recruits. Per my information, Dumfries’ medical examination is scheduled and pending arrangement. The election timeline will formalise relevant procedures, yet Pérez’s new-look Real Madrid is already taking shape ahead of his expected presidential re-election, a post he has held for multiple consecutive terms.”
“Real Madrid finalised Dumfries’ transfer this evening by triggering his €20 million release clause, removing the need for any bargaining. Inter Milan were formally notified by Dumfries’ camp about his completed agreement with Real Madrid on the same night.”
“Inter will receive the full €20 million sum. Many fans question why Inter inserted such a low release clause for Dumfries. Two years ago, the defender was on the verge of departing Inter on a free transfer upon contract expiry. To avoid losing their key defender for nothing, Inter had no choice but to accept the clause’s inclusion. No club activated it last year. Last summer, Dumfries had Barcelona as a viable destination, before Real Madrid stepped in decisively this summer and beat out Liverpool in the transfer chase.”
“Liverpool first chased Dumfries back in the January winter transfer window. Back then, a swap deal linking Curtis Jones to Inter and Dumfries to Liverpool was under consideration, before Dumfries’ injury stalled all talks. Right up until the final hours of this summer’s window, Liverpool kept trying to reopen negotiations, hopeful of a fresh opening after Iñigo Lara replaced Arne Slot at the helm. Their advances were rejected, as Dumfries opted for Real Madrid and sealed his move to the Spanish club. He departs Inter on good terms with everyone and brings in €20 million in transfer revenue, a far better outcome for Inter than losing him for free as nearly happened years ago. In short, Denzel Dumfries’ next home is Real Madrid.”
