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Denzel Dumfries set to join Real Madrid for €20 million

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Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Denzel Dumfries set to join Real Madrid for €20 million

Summary

Denzel Dumfries is on the verge of joining Real Madrid for €20 million after five seasons at Inter. The move is expected to be finalized in July, coinciding with his international commitments before the World Cup. Inter has targeted Atalanta's Marco Palestra as the primary replacement for Dumfries, aiming for a fee around €50 million. Coach Cristian Chivu expressed confidence in having plans for strengthening the squad, despite the upcoming World Cup summer potentially complicating transfers. Palestra had a solid season on loan at Cagliari and has been called up to the senior Italy national team.

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By the Numbers

•Dumfries joins Real Madrid after five seasons with Inter.
•Inter plans to replace him with Marco Palestra from Atalanta.
•Palestra's transfer fee is expected to be around €50 million.
•Chivu emphasizes the need for squad improvement ahead of next season.
•Palestra earned his first senior Italy national team call-up in March.

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Denzel Dumfries is set to join Real Madrid for €20m, but Inter already have a clear replacement in mind.Atalanta’s right-back Marco Palestra has emerged as Inter’s priority target to replace Net...
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