Denzel Dumfries begins training with Real Madrid under Jose Mourinho
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 1:10 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Denzel Dumfries has commenced his tenure with Real Madrid after reporting to Valdebebas on July 28 for a medical and training session. The 30-year-old right-back completed his medical tests and later participated in gym and pitch drills, marking him as the first summer signing to begin pre-season training. Dumfries arrives following the Netherlands' exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup and strengthens the team's right side after Dani Carvajal's departure. He is not expected to play in an upcoming friendly against Leganes but may watch the match. Dumfries was a requested signing by Mourinho, competing with Trent Alexander-Arnold for the starting right-back position.
- •Dumfries completed his medical at Sanitas Clinic on July 28.
- •He participated in both gym and on-field training drills.
- •Real Madrid signed Dumfries after activating a €20 million release clause.
- •He will likely be present in the stands for the Leganes friendly.
- •Dumfries brings experience from a title-winning season with Inter Milan.
- 3:55 PMYahoo Sports — First summer signing reports for training at Real Madrid
- 1:10 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid summer signing trains under Mourinho for the first time
"It has already been more than two weeks since Jose Mourinho started training the Real Madrid team in his second stint at the Merengue club. The new coach started with only a handful of first-team play...
"Denzel Dumfries has officially begun his Real Madrid career after reporting to Valdebebas on Tuesday morning for his medical examination and training.The 30-year-old right-back, one of the club’s su...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 3:55 PMFirst summer signing reports for training at Real Madrid
It has already been more than two weeks since Jose Mourinho started training the Real Madrid team in his second stint at the Merengue club. The new coach started with only a handful of first-team play...
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 1:10 PMReal Madrid summer signing trains under Mourinho for the first time
Denzel Dumfries has officially begun his Real Madrid career after reporting to Valdebebas on Tuesday morning for his medical examination and training.The 30-year-old right-back, one of the club’s su...
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