The 20 year old Spanish centre back currently playing for English Premier League side AFC Bournemouth. Is under the eyes of many top European clubs this summer. The player Dean Huijsen is having a perfect season for Bournemouth in 2024-25 season. With many club trying to secure his services in Europe. The interests from clubs like Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal and Real Madrid. With so many interest in place but the Spanish has reportedly opted for the move to Los Blancos. Despite interest from the Premier League giants the player went for a move to the Spanish capital with the UCL champions of last season. With the Los Blancos looking to add centre back to their squad in order to solve the problem they are facing this season. With poor performance in defensive play. The coming of Huijsen will likely solve the present issues the squad is currently facing.
🚨 OFFICIAL: Real Madrid confirm Dean Huijsen as first new signing for the new season.
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Huijsen impact at Bournemouth:
After joining Bournemouth recently in July 2024 from the Serie A side Juventus initial fee of €15.2 million. Under manager Andoni Iraola he has become a key part of the team in their road to new heights. He has quickly become the pillar in the defensive third of the team showing himself as the key figure. Not only in defense due to height advantage he has also scored some important goals against big teams in the Premier League. He has a total of 31 appearance across all competition for them. In this matches he scored a total of 3 goals and given 1 assist being a centre back in the game. With his important contributions for the team has helped Bournemouth reach 10 position in the Premier League. Helping them be a mid table side after playing the relegation battle for many years with this team.
Real Madrid’s move for Huijsen:
The Los Blancos has already agreed the personal terms with the player. An are ready to pay a release clause of £50 million for the player to secure his services. Breaking the traditional norm of securing big players on a free transfer for many years. With this signing already confirmed as done by both the teams. Makes this transfer the most expensive for a defender for the Los Blancos after Eder Militao in 2019. The player has signed a contract till 2030 for a span of total of 5 years. Highlighting the long term solutions to their defensive problems they are facing this season. With injury to almost all the key players in the defensive line to players like Alaba, Rudiger, Militao, Carvajal and Mendy. The Los Blancos are ready to change their squad with new coming of players like Trent Arnold and Dean Huijsen.
Author’s opinion:
With the deal already confirmed as done with the players agreement in place with contract. This move for Huijsen makes a big miss for all the clubs interested in the player. The Blues, Red Devils, The Gunners and The Reds were all interested in the player to make a move a their side. With the Blues being the closest to offer him a contract but the Spanish Giants won the race for the player. With the coming of new manager Xabi Alonso the signing of players like Trent Alexander Arnold and Dean Huijsen. Highlights their goals to be a title winning squad for the next season which they have not been this season. With no proper backup this season. This move will not help Huijsen but also help the team to find a permanent long term solution for the future.
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