It appears increasingly likely that Denzel Dumfries will remain with his current club during this transfer window. The 29-year-old is expected to stay in Milan until the conclusion of the 2025/26 season. Just a few hours ago, acquiring the Dutchman was possible at a remarkably favourable price, but the landscape shifted significantly at midnight.
The defender’s contract included a clause valid until August 1, which allowed him to be signed for a mere 25 million euros. Despite his considerable appeal on paper, no club deposited the stated sum into the account of Inter.
Moving forward, any team interested in the former PSV Eindhoven player will need to fork out a significantly higher amount. This development suggests that such a price hike might deter potential suitors. Among the rumoured interested parties was Barcelona, yet the club never initiated formal negotiations.
Denzel #Dumfries’ release clause (€25M) has expired at midnight: #Inter consider non-transferable the dutch right back. #transfers
— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) July 31, 2025
The two-time Champions League finalist (22/23 and 24/25 seasons) remains under contract with Inter until June 30, 2028. According to Transfermarkt, his market value stands at 35 million euros, though the Nerazzurri will unlikely entertain offers close to that figure. The reduced-price clause was only in effect through the end of July.