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- Real Madrid will pay €20m to sign the Netherlands right-back from Inter Milan.
- The transfer will become official next week following Sunday’s presidential elections.
- The release clause rises every five days, but Los Blancos are acting early to secure the lower fee.
- Inter Milan plan to replace him with Atalanta defender Marco Palestra for €50m.
- Liverpool and other clubs wanted the player, but he chose the Bernabeu.
Real Madrid have won the race to sign Denzel Dumfries. The 28-year-old defender has agreed personal terms with the Spanish club. He will move from Inter Milan for just €20m.
Many reports suggested the release clause was €25m. However, the clause actually started at €20m on July 1. It then increases every five days. By July 15, it reaches €30m. Because Real Madrid are moving quickly, they will pay the lowest amount.
Fabrizio Romano confirms that all details are settled. The player turned down interest from Liverpool and other European clubs. He made Real Madrid his top priority.
The official announcement will come next week. Real Madrid must first hold their presidential elections on Sunday. After that, they can confirm the deal.
Inter Milan paid only €14.75m to buy Dumfries from PSV Eindhoven in 2021. This sale will give them a profit. Now they need a new right-back. Their main target is Marco Palestra at Atalanta. The Serie A side want €50m for the young defender.