Perez: ‘Real Madrid Will Announce First, Big New Signing On Thursday’

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Coverage of Pérez's announcement varies among outlets. The Financial Times focuses on the broader implications of Real Madrid's financial strategy, emphasizing the prestige associated with the club rather than just profits. In contrast,…

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Real Madrid President Florentino Perez announced that the club will reveal a significant new signing on Thursday. This announcement comes as Perez faces an election challenge, with promises of exciting new players being a key part of his campaign. The expected signings include defenders Ibrahima Konate and Denzel Dumfries as the team prepares for the upcoming season.

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▪Florentino Perez stated that Real Madrid will announce a new signing on Thursday.
▪The expected signings are Ibrahima Konate and Denzel Dumfries.
▪Konate is set to join on a free transfer from Liverpool, while Dumfries will cost around $23.2 million.

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▪ Florentino Perez confirms Real Madrid will announce first summer signing this week — Yahoo Sports
▪ Florentino Pérez: Real Madrid offers investors prestige not profits — Financial Times — Companies

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BusinessSportsMoneyPerez: ‘Real Madrid Will Announce First, Big New Signing On Thursday’ByTom Sanderson,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tom Sanderson has been primarily based in Barcelona since 2019.Follow AuthorJun 03, 2026, 04:09am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Real Madrid President Florentino Perez said that his club will announce a new signing on Thursday.Getty ImagesReal Madrid President Florentino Perez said that his club will announce a new signing on Thursday, during an interview with El Espanol.Perez is currently in the trenches.

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