Koeman on Dumfries: "I'd have preferred him at Barcelona"

While official confirmation from Real Madrid is still pending, it's widely understood that Denzel Dumfries will be joining the club for the new season. All indications suggest the Inter full-back's move to the Madrid giants is a done deal. The news brought joy to Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman, though not entirely...

“I don't know if the transfer is fully finalized, but if anyone deserves it, it's Denzel. However, I would have preferred to see him play for Barcelona,” the 63-year-old national coach, a Barcelona legend himself, remarked with a wink.

Reports indicate that Real Madrid will activate Dumfries' release clause, valued at approximately 20 million euros. The right-back is currently with the Netherlands national team, preparing for the upcoming World Cup.