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FC·TRANSACTION·June 5, 2026 02:23 AM ET

Perez Says Real Madrid Will Add Denzel Dumfries as Second Summer Signing

Madrid’s election pitch adds transfer stakes.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 51 min read
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What happened: Florentino Perez said Real Madrid will sign Denzel Dumfries as the club’s second summer addition. He also teased a potentially record-breaking bid next Tuesday, saying it would target a major Champions League club if he wins Sunday’s presidential election.

Why it matters: The comments turn Madrid’s transfer plan into a central part of the club election, with Florentino Perez presenting another aggressive rebuild pledge. Dumfries would address Madrid’s right-side depth, while the promised larger bid signals that the club may still be chasing a marquee attacker or midfielder.

By the numbers: Perez said the planned Tuesday offer would be at least €150 million and described it as the largest transfer bid in Real Madrid history. Reports around the Dumfries deal have cited a release-clause move in the €20 million to €25 million range.

What to watch: Watch whether Perez is re-elected Sunday and whether Madrid formally announces Dumfries afterward. The next checkpoint is Tuesday, when Perez said the club would submit the larger offer.

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