There’s no better scouting than seeing a player’s quality firsthand in a direct clash—and realizing right then and there that he’s the perfect fit for your team. That’s exactly the conclusion Barcelona coach Hansi Flick came to after the fateful Champions League semifinal matchup with Inter: he wants to bring Denzel Dumfries into his squad. Of course, the Dutchman didn’t need the games against the Catalans to prove his worth, but those matches helped show everyone that he’s truly a top-class player. With two goals and three assists across the two legs against Barcelona, Dumfries made a big statement. He has a release clause of 25 million euros, valid until mid-July—something Barcelona and Flick are looking to take advantage of, even though the club is facing serious financial difficulties.🚨 𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐃: Barcelona have shown interest in Denzel Dumfries in recent months, reports @FabrizioRomano. 🗞️No official approach has been made yet, but the Inter defender has a €25M release clause in his contract, valid until mid-July. 💰Should Barcelona trigger it?… pic.twitter.com/s6VA19GCDD— 433 (@433) July 3, 2025 Barcelona had been targeting a right-back since the start of the current transfer window, but focus recently shifted to Athletic Bilbao striker Nico Williams and Espanyol goalkeeper Joan García. However, now that the opportunity to sign Dumfries has presented itself, it seems the Catalans will do everything they can to make it happen. Dumfries is 29 years old and rose to prominence at PSV Eindhoven before joining Inter in the summer of 2021 for 14.25 million. He has played at a high level for several years, but this past season was his best yet in many respects. He scored 11 goals and provided 6 assists in 47 matches across all competitions. Barcelona already has the excellent Jules Kounde at right-back, but Flick wanted another full-back. It’s hard to find a better option than Dumfries, especially since the Dutchman’s offensive skillset fits perfectly with Barca’s philosophy.##NAJAVA_MECA_9000760##
