Dutch defender Denzel Dumfries completed his first training session at Real Madrid on Tuesday following a €20 million transfer from Inter Milan. The 30-year-old right-back signed a four-year contract until 2030 and became the first La Liga player registered for the upcoming season under head coach José Mourinho.
Medical Checks, Facilities Tour, and First Session Under Mourinho
Denzel Dumfries appeared at Real Madrid’s training complex for the first time on Tuesday. The new signing underwent his medical and then gave an interview on the Spanish giants’ club channel. Dumfries signed a four-year contract with Real Madrid, who paid Inter around €20 million. The 30-year-old right-back spent five seasons in total with the Serie A champions. Denzel Dumfries completed his first official training session with Real Madrid. The club’s new player trained under the guidance of José Mourinho at the Ciudad Real Madrid, starting in the gym and later moving to the pitch, where he performed various running drills and ball exercises. Prior to this, he visited the Blua Sanitas Hospital in Valdebebas, where he underwent the medical check-up required before signing with Real Madrid.
Real Madrid right-back Denzel Dumfries talked to the club’s media and shared his thoughts after completing his first training session as a madridista. “After the first training session, I feel great. Following the holidays, I’m happy to start. It is an honor to be here. The facilities are incredible. Quite expansive. One could easily get disoriented but they are assisting me with everything,” said the defender.
Squad Integration and Preseason Objectives
Dumfries then talked about his teammates. “They have welcomed me very well. Several are still on holiday due to the World Cup, but those who are here have received me very well: the coaching staff, the manager… I have felt very well received. We have a great team and an excellent manager. It is very good to work and learn from them,” he explained. Dumfries concluded his brief interview talking about his goals for the preseason. In preseason, you establish the foundations for the season. New players will arrive during preseason; it is important for us all to get to know each other and work diligently. Those are the most crucial aspects,
he said.
Real Madrid have strengthened their squad with four new signings as the 15-time UEFA Champions League winners seek to bounce back from a trophyless 2025/26 campaign. Following the return of José Mourinho as head coach, Los Blancos have moved to reinforce key positions ahead of the new season with the aim of competing for domestic and European honours. Marc Cucurella arrived from Chelsea for a reported €55 million, signing a five-year contract until 2031. Denzel Dumfries joined Real Madrid from Inter Milan in a deal reportedly worth €20 million. Bernardo Silva arrived on a free transfer after leaving Manchester City at the end of his contract, signing a two-year deal until 2028. Ibrahima Konaté completed his move from Liverpool on a free transfer after his contract expired, signing a four-year contract running until 2030.
Surinamese Food Surprises Media Staff
Once the formalities were done, Real Madrid’s club channel fired a string of questions at the Dutch signing. Dumfries caught them out when he was asked about his favourite food. Surinamese food. Tajerblad (a Surinamese leafy vegetable, ed.).
The reporter then asks what exactly the meal consists of. It is Surinamese food. It is difficult, but it is very tasty,
Dumfries emphasises with a laugh in the interview.
Registration Status and Upcoming Fixtures
Real Madrid have completed the registrations of Marc Cucurella and Ibrahima Konate for the upcoming La Liga season. The Spanish capital giants became the first La Liga club to register a new signing when Denzel Dumfries was officially added to the squad on 18 July. Cucurella, the left-back who recently won the FIFA World Cup with Spain, has now become the second of Real Madrid’s four summer signings to be registered. Real Madrid signed the defender from Chelsea in a deal worth €55 million fixed fee and another €5 million in potential add-ons. Meanwhile, Konate joined the Spanish capital giants on a free transfer after letting his deal at Liverpool run down. That leaves only Bernardo Silva still awaiting official registration by the club. At present, Real Madrid and Espanyol are the only La Liga clubs to have begun the player registration process for the new season.
Saturday could bring Dumfries’ unofficial debut in a Real Madrid shirt. José Mourinho’s side face Fiorentina in a friendly. His LaLiga baptism will probably follow on Saturday 22 August. Real Madrid begin the new season in Spain away to Espanyol.
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