Dean Huijsen will join Real Madrid from Bournemouth in a deal worth £50 million after the 2024/25 season culminates.
In an official announcement on Bournemouth’s website, the Cherries have confirmed that they have sealed an agreement with Real Madrid to sell Dean Huijsen in the summer transfer window. The Merengues have activated the release clause worth £50 million to sign the Spanish international.
Meanwhile, in an official announcement on Real Madrid’s website, the Spanish giants have confirmed that the Bournemouth defender will move to the Santiago Bernabeu on June 1, 2025. The youngster will sign a five-year contract lasting until June 30, 2030. Meanwhile, the information from the statement has revealed that Huijsen will be available for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup.
The rapid rise of Dean Huijsen
Dean Huijsen has established himself as one of the best young prospects in the Premier League since joining Bournemouth from Juventus last summer. The 20-year-old had to bide his time as Marcos Senesi was the first-choice centre-back alongside Illia Zabarnyi. However, he has not looked back since deputising for the then-injured Senesi, becoming the primary choice at the heart of the defence.
The Spanish international has turned out 34 times thus far for Bournemouth while chipping in with three goals and one assist. Meanwhile, the young defender’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe. Real Madrid will beat the competition to his signature in the summer transfer window.
La Liga adventure beckons
Real Madrid’s interest in Dean Huijsen has made sense. The Merengues have been scouring the market for a centre-back heading into the summer transfer window. While Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba are on the wrong side of 30, Eder Militao has picked up two long-term knee injuries in as many seasons.
So, the long-term future of Real Madrid’s defensive unit is uncertain, and Los Blancos needed a new centre-back in the summer transfer window. So, Huijsen emerged as a viable target, and Real Madrid intensified the efforts to sign the highly-rated Bournemouth defender this week.
All three parties have sealed the agreement over a summer move, with Real Madrid triggering the release clause of £50 million to sign the Spanish international from Bournemouth. Meanwhile, the 20-year-old will sign a five-year contract when he officially becomes a Real Madrid player on June 1. He will also participate in the upcoming FIFA World Cup, considering his starting date.