Real Madrid Acts Swiftly, Secures Dumfries for Lower Fee

Denzel Dumfries' transfer to Real Madrid is now finalized, with the Dutch international having agreed to personal terms with the Spanish giants. The release clause in his Inter contract, valued at €20 million, is expected to be activated next week.

Numerous sources indicate that Dumfries clearly prioritized Real Madrid over other interested clubs, such as Liverpool. The player's sole desire was to move to the Santiago Bernabéu.

Negotiations between the clubs were unnecessary due to a fixed release clause in the player's contract. The only discussions revolved around Dumfries' personal terms.

According to Fabrizio Romano, this part of the deal has been concluded, with a full agreement reached between Real Madrid and the player's representatives.

Initially, there was some ambiguity surrounding the exact transfer fee, with many believing the clause was set at €25 million. However, it has since been revealed that the sum is dynamic. According to Sportitalia, the clause starts at €20 million upon its activation on July 1st and incrementally increases every five days, reaching a maximum of €30 million by July 15th.

By acting swiftly, Real Madrid will only pay €20 million to secure Dumfries. This sum will still generate a profit for Inter, who acquired the right-back from PSV Eindhoven in 2021 for €14.75 million.

Real Madrid is expected to officially announce the transfer as early as next week, following the club's presidential elections on Sunday.

Following Dumfries' sale, Inter will be able to reinvest the funds into finding a replacement. The Nerazzurri's primary target is Atalanta's Marco Palestra, valued at €50 million.