According to Fabrizio Romano, Real Madrid has notified Inter that they plan to activate Denzel Dumfries’s €20 million release clause, with the 30-year-old currently undergoing medical examinations in the Netherlands today.
Real Madrid has completed all necessary steps to secure the signing of Dutch right-back Dumfries from Inter.
ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – SEPTEMBER 04: Denzel Dumfries holds his wrist after sustaining an injury while scoring during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match against Poland at De Kuip on September 04, 2025, in Rotterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
As reported by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Dumfries underwent medical assessments with the La Liga club in the Netherlands today.
Dumfries is suspended for tonight’s friendly match between the Netherlands and Algeria after receiving a red card in his last match, meaning he won’t even be on the bench.
MILAN, ITALY – OCTOBER 04: Denzel Dumfries of Internazionale watches on during the Serie A match against US Cremonese at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on October 04, 2025, in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Romano further indicates that Real Madrid officials have already communicated with Inter, confirming their intention to activate the €20 million clause for the defender, paving the way for his signing at the start of July.
Dumfries’ release clause officially comes into effect in July, and Real Madrid has everything arranged to formally announce his arrival next month.
Having joined Inter from PSV for €14 million in the summer of 2021, Dumfries has made a significant impact, scoring 27 goals and providing 28 assists in 207 appearances, while winning two Serie A titles, three Coppa Italia titles, three Supercoppa titles, and reaching the Champions League Final twice.