Inter and Dumfries reach agreement on contract extension

Inter Milan are on the verge of finalizing a contract renewal with Dutch wing-back Denzel Dumfries, thanks in part to the financial benefits provided by Italy’s “Decreto Crescita.” The club is confident that the new agreement will prevent Dumfries from leaving on a free transfer.

Calciomercato report how the upcoming contract will see Dumfries earning €4 million per season, a significant salary that Inter can afford due to the tax savings from the Decreto Crescita. This legislation allows the club to pay €5.2 million gross instead of the €7.4 million they would otherwise have to pay without the decree’s tax benefits.

Additionally, the contract is expected to include a release clause ranging from €15 to €20 million, applicable for transfers to clubs outside of Italy. This clause provides Dumfries with a potential exit strategy while securing Inter’s financial interests.

Despite the renewal, Dumfries’s dream of playing in the Premier League remains alive. However, no offers have materialized from top-tier English clubs. Inter values Dumfries as a reliable player and has offered him a satisfactory renewal, which he has accepted. “Inter has proposed a renewal that reflects their trust in Dumfries, and he has agreed, likely leaving an option open for both parties,” the report outlines. 

The finalization of the contract is expected to occur after the international break, allowing all parties to focus on non-field matters. While Matteo Darmian has been the starting right-back in recent matches against Genoa and Lecce, Dumfries remains a valued member of the squad, with the club and his teammates holding him in high regard.