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Real Madrid signs Ibrahima Konaté and Denzel Dumfries this summer

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 7:34 PM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Real Madrid signs Ibrahima Konaté and Denzel Dumfries this summer
Summary

Real Madrid has secured the signings of Ibrahima Konaté from Liverpool and Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan this summer. The addition of the 27-year-old French centre-back and the 30-year-old Dutch right back brings significant experience and depth to Madrid's defense. Konaté arrives on a free transfer after his contract with Liverpool expires at the end of June, while Dumfries adds familiarity with top competition, having played 41 Champions League matches with Inter. Both players are expected to compete for starting roles as Madrid prepares for the upcoming season.

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  • •Konaté arrives on a free transfer after five seasons at Liverpool.
  • •Dumfries joins Madrid following a successful tenure at Inter Milan.
  • •Both players add experienced depth to Real Madrid's backline.
  • •Konaté will compete for a starting spot with injured Éder Militão.
  • •Madrid signed Marc Cucurella and Bernardo Silva earlier this summer.
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  • 7:34 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid Summer Signings Part I: Ibrahima Konaté and Denzel Dumfries
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