News Focus
- Denzel Dumfries will join Real Madrid from Inter Milan if Florentino Perez wins the presidential election on 7 June
- Liverpool centre-back Ibrahima Konaté is lined up for a free transfer to the Bernabéu
- José Mourinho is set to become the new head coach under Perez’s plans
- A record-breaking €150m bid for an unnamed “Galactico” will be made to a major Champions League club next week
- Inter Milan have already targeted Atalanta’s Marco Palestra to replace the Dutch right-back
Florentino Perez has revealed ambitious plans to reshape the Real Madrid squad if he retains his position as club president. Speaking to Horizonte on Thursday evening, the incumbent confirmed three major arrivals at the Bernabéu should he defeat his rivals at the ballot box.
Perez stated that Denzel Dumfries will complete a switch to the Spanish capital. The Inter Milan defender has already passed his medical examination with Los Blancos while away with his national team. The transfer hinges on Perez securing victory in the election scheduled for 7 June.
“We have discussed Mourinho and Konaté. Now I will speak about Dumfries, who is an excellent right-back,” Perez explained. “I can confirm these three signings today, but we will strengthen many other positions too.”
The 30-year-old Netherlands international, who is set to feature at the World Cup this summer, will cost €20m. This figure matches his release clause at the San Siro. Since joining Inter in 2021, Dumfries has scored 27 goals and provided 28 assists in 207 appearances.
Perez also announced intentions to sign Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté without paying a transfer fee. Furthermore, he confirmed that José Mourinho will take over as the new manager.
The Real Madrid president teased a blockbuster deal for next week. He promised to submit a €150m offer for a mystery player.
“On Tuesday, we will make a bid that would break our transfer record,” Perez declared. “We will approach a major Champions League club. This target is not Haaland, Olise, Kane or Doku. He does not play in the Premier League. We will offer €150m for this true Galactico.”
Meanwhile, Inter are preparing for Dumfries’ departure. The Serie A side have made Atalanta defender Marco Palestra their priority target to fill the right-back slot. Negotiations with La Dea will continue over the coming days.