José Mourinho has officially returned to Real Madrid as head coach, marking his second tenure at the Bernabéu. His arrival signals the start of the club’s summer transfer activities, with the signing of Inter Milan’s Denzel Dumfries anticipated to be confirmed shortly.
Mourinho’s appointment sets a clear direction for an ambitious rebuilding phase under Florentino Pérez, who had previously pledged to bring in further significant signings to complement the earlier acquisitions of Ibrahima Konaté and Dumfries.
The Portuguese manager previously guided Real Madrid to success, securing La Liga and Champions League titles during his initial period with the club from 2010 to 2013.
Dumfries Secures Four-Year Contract as Inter Realizes Significant Profit
According to TuttoMercatoWeb, Dumfries has finalized personal terms with Madrid and has signed a four-year contract extending until June 2030. His medical examinations were completed in the Netherlands on June 3rd during the national team’s training camp.
The transfer is being facilitated by a release clause included in the contract renewal Dumfries signed with Inter in November 2024. This clause is set at €20 million for the current transfer window, a reduction from the €25 million stipulated in the previous window.
While there were no negotiations regarding the transfer fee itself, discussions did occur concerning the payment terms of the release clause.
For Inter Milan, this transaction represents a highly successful deal. With the book value of Dumfries’s contract at approximately €1.6 million as of June 30, 2026, the sale is projected to generate a profit of nearly €18.4 million.
English Translation
Official: Real Madrid Appoints Mourinho; Deal for Inter’s Dumfries Expected to Follow
José Mourinho has been officially appointed as Real Madrid head coach, returning to the Bernabéu for a second spell and immediately triggering the club’s summer transfer activity, with the signing of Inter Milan’s Denzel Dumfries expected to be confirmed imminently.
Mourinho’s arrival sets the tone for an ambitious Madrid rebuild under Florentino Perez, who had publicly promised further top signings to follow the arrivals of Ibrahima Konaté and Dumfries.
The Portuguese coach previously led Real Madrid to La Liga and Champions League glory during his first spell between 2010 and 2013.
Dumfries Signs Four-Year Deal as Inter Nets €18.4m Profit from Release Clause
Dumfries has already agreed personal terms with Madrid, as per TuttoMercatoWeb, signing a four-year contract running until June 2030, with his medical completed on June 3rd in the Netherlands during the national team’s training camp.
The deal is activated through a release clause inserted into the contract renewal Dumfries signed with Inter in November 2024, set at €20 million for this summer’s window, reduced from €25 million in the previous transfer window.
There was no negotiation between the two clubs over the transfer fee itself, only over the payment terms of the clause.
For Inter the operation represents excellent business, with the residual book value of Dumfries’s contract standing at approximately €1.6 million at June 30, 2026, the sale generates a profit of close to €18.4 million.