Huijsen has impressed for Bournemouth after joining for £12.6million in summer
Defender is now set to join Madrid after receiving seven offers for his services
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Published: 12:53 EDT, 16 May 2025 | Updated: 13:00 EDT, 16 May 2025
Real Madrid are set to sign Bournemouth centre back Dean Huijsen for £50million after agreeing terms on Friday.
With Bournemouth's next Premier League game on Tuesday against FA Cup finalists Manchester City, Huijsen was given permission to travel to London on Friday to undergo the first part of his medical.
The Spain international's representatives had flown to Madrid on Thursday to discuss personal terms over what it is understood will be a five year contract.
As Mail Sport reported, Madrid emerged as favourites to sign the 20-year old at the beginning of this week as they have been the 20-year-old's preferred choice.
They then discussed payment of the release clause with Bournemouth on Wednesday with the fee to be paid in three instalments. His former clubs, Juventus and Malaga will receive 10 per cent and five per cent respectively.
Real wanted to complete the signing before next month's inaugural Club World Cup in USA.
Dean Huijsen has agreed terms with Real Madrid ahead of his £50million move to the club
The Bournemouth defender joined the Cherries for £12.6million in the summer but will now depart after one season
He has completed the first part of his medical with the side, soon set to be led by Xabi Alonso
Huijsen, who joined from Juventus last summer for just £12.6m, had seven offers on the table, with Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal and Newcastle all keen to take him after a stand-out season.
Bournemouth are on the lookout for a replacement and have discussed a potential move for Nathan Zeze, 19, from Nantes.
Madrid have also spoken to Liverpool about bringing forward the signing of Trent Alexander-Arnold but have yet to offer a fee.
Liverpool are closing on Bayer Leverkusen right wing back Jeremie Frimpong and are willing to activate his £29.5m clause.