Real Madrid have unveiled 30-year-old Dutchman Dumfries as their new signing, 47 days after the club confirmed his transfer, with the player taking part in an institutional ceremony alongside president Florentino Pérez.
According to Spanish newspaper "AS", Dumfries arrived at the presentation with the club's honorary president, Butragueño, and members of his family. He watched a video of his best moments, received gifts from the club president and signed his contract.
His signature ties the man from Rotterdam to Real Madrid until 2030.
Dumfries said, via the club's media: "For anyone, playing for Real Madrid is a dream. Being here is a huge responsibility, of course, because we have important objectives. I am very proud and very happy. I am ready to get started."
The Dutchman joined Real Madrid's training sessions on 28 July and made his first appearance in the team's opening pre-season friendly against Fiorentina, a 2-2 draw.
Dani Carvajal's departure left a gap. Real Madrid have filled it with an experienced player who carries enough standing to take charge of the right flank.
Competition comes from Trent Alexander-Arnold. The right-back position is now secure with two complete players available, and Mourinho tested the pair together on the pitch twice.
During his time with Inter Milan, Dumfries played 207 matches, scoring 27 goals and providing 28 assists.
His finest moment in Italy came in the Champions League semi-final of the 2024-2025 season against Barcelona. He scored twice and set up three more.
Across five seasons in Inter Milan's colours, Dumfries became one of the best players in the world in his position.
Now he arrives at the Bernabéu tasked with filling the void left by a legend in Carvajal, and he will work under a coach who suits his style down to the ground.
Following his official presentation, Dumfries is preparing to make his first appearance in a competitive match in a Real Madrid shirt next Saturday, when the team travel to Espanyol at the "RCDE" stadium.
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