Real Madrid Under Fire for Bizarre AI Video Featuring New Signing: "This is Sickening"

Even before the World Cup, it was clear that Denzel Dumfries would be leaving Inter Milan after several years. His transfer to Real Madrid confirmed the Dutch international's growing stature among the global football elite. After enjoying his vacation, he immediately joined his new team.

To mark the occasion, the club released a short video with a simple message: "Dumfries is here." However, fans immediately noticed that the entire clip was generated using artificial intelligence. While the shots of the stands weren't particularly jarring, the depiction of the 30-year-old footballer caused confusion, resembling a video game character more than a real person.

Critical reactions quickly flooded social media. Many fans couldn't understand why Real Madrid opted for such a move. The video's bizarre nature was further highlighted by the fact that the digital version of the Rotterdam native wore the number 7 on his shorts, a number belonging to Vinícius Júnior.

"This is sickening," read a harsh comment from a horrified fan. "The biggest club in the world doesn't have the money to pay an audiovisual team and make a decent announcement for a new player," commented one Instagram user. "Besides Dumfries, did you sign anyone else?" another follower sarcastically remarked.