Real Madrid have gone all out to strengthen their defence in the ongoing summer transfer window, and Denzel Dumfries is the latest signing announced by the club officially.
The former Inter Milan full-back has officially joined Los Blancos ahead of the upcoming season as the men in white paid a fee of €20 million for his services.
He was at the ongoing FIFA World Cup with the Dutch national team as well, but suffered a shock elimination at the hands of Morocco. Currently, he is on a short vacation before he reports for duty at Valdebebas.
Dumfries’ silent message
The right-back is currently enjoying his time off in Suriname, which is also the country of his family’s roots.
Alongside enjoying time with his family and friends, he has also been participating in many charitable events.
Denzel Dumfries’ nod to Real Madrid (Source: Instagram)
In one of the photos posted on his Instagram earlier this week via Mundo Deportivo, the new signing uploaded a still of the calf of a Real Madrid supporter.
Tattooed on the calf was the crest of Real Madrid, and Dumfries immediately captured an image of the same to upload to his social media.
Needless to say, it is a cheeky post by the defender who will link up with his new club in the coming weeks to train under Jose Mourinho.
When will Dumfries join pre-season?
All players at the FIFA World Cup are receiving close to three weeks off before they report to pre-season with their clubs, and Real Madrid are following the same template.
Denzel Dumfries has been posting a lot about Real Madrid on his social media. (Source: Instagram)
Dumfries’ last game in the event was against Morocco in the Round of 32, and the game was held on 29th June in Monterrey, Mexico.
Adhering to the aforementioned timeline, Dumfries will thus join Real Madrid’s pre-season close to the 21st of July and will thus be present for some of the team’s planned friendlies.
Entering Real Madrid’s dynamics, the new signing will face significant competition for a starting spot. He may be replacing Dani Carvajal in the team, but Trent Alexander-Arnold will not make matters easy for the Dutchman to earn a starting spot.
The pre-season and friendlies scheduled towards the end, thus, will be critical.
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