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Real Madrid pursues two signings ahead of World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 2:50 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Real Madrid pursues two signings ahead of World Cup

Summary

Real Madrid aims to finalize two player signings before the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins. The club targets Ibrahima Konate and Denzel Dumfries, with a deadline for the deals set for June 12. While Konate is available as a free agent and reportedly has agreed to terms, Dumfries is still under contract with Inter Milan and has a €25 million release clause. The presidential election at Real Madrid is seen as a factor, but it is not expected to greatly delay transfer activities. Florentino Perez remains the favorite to lead the club following the election on June 7.

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Key Details

•Real Madrid seeks signings before the World Cup starts.
•Ibrahima Konate is a free agent target.
•Denzel Dumfries has a €25 million release clause.
•Deadline to complete deals is June 12.
•Perez favored to be elected president on June 7.

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2:50 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid want to complete two new signings before the start of the World Cup

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The World Cup is just around the corner, which appears to have created a sense of urgency within the Real Madrid camp.The club are facing the prospect of their first presidential election in 20 years,...
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