Football’s transfer silly season just got its most wholesome moment. Marcus Thuram hopped on Instagram to broadcast a video call between Kylian Mbappe and Denzel Dumfries, casually referring to Dumfries as Mbappe’s “new teammate at Real Madrid.”
The post, shared on June 12, effectively confirmed what the rumor mill had been churning for weeks: Dumfries is leaving Inter Milan for the Spanish capital.
A transfer confirmed by group FaceTime
Thuram, who played alongside Dumfries at Inter Milan, arranged the introduction with all the subtlety of a best man giving a wedding toast. The personal touch resonated with fans, turning what could have been a dry transfer announcement into something that actually felt human.
The Instagram post spread across social media platforms within hours. Football accounts on X, including Madrid Xtra, amplified the clip as it gained traction across fan communities and forums.
