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Florentino Perez confirms Dumfries and Konaté to join Real Madrid

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Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Florentino Perez confirms Dumfries and Konaté to join Real Madrid

Summary

Florentino Perez announced that Denzel Dumfries and Liverpool's Ibrahima Konaté will join Real Madrid if he is re-elected as president. This confirmation came during an interview on June 5, with Perez labeling Dumfries as a skilled right-back. He also hinted at a major transfer planned for next week, which could set a club record. Dumfries, currently with Inter and a candidate for the upcoming World Cup, has reportedly completed medical tests with Madrid. Inter is now pursuing Marco Palestra from Atalanta as a replacement for Dumfries.

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By the Numbers

•Perez confirmed Dumfries and Konaté will join Real Madrid if re-elected.
•Dumfries has undergone medical tests while on international duty.
•Real Madrid plans a record transfer bid for another player next week.
•Inter targets Marco Palestra as a replacement for Dumfries.

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Florentino Perez confirms Denzel Dumfries will join Real Madrid if he’s re-elected as the Merengues’ President: ‘He’s a very good right-back.’Inter defender Dumfries will join Real Madrid if...
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