Real Madrid announced the signing of Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen, as he will join the LaLiga club on June 1.
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Real Madrid signs Dean Huijsen
Huijsen has enjoyed a stellar rookie campaign in the Premier League after joining Bournemouth from Juventus.
“The centre-back, who joined the Cherries from Juventus last summer, has been instrumental in the club’s record-breaking campaign, which has seen Andoni Iraola’s side already break their highest points tally in the Premier League,” Bournemouth said in a statement.
“Everyone at AFC Bournemouth is looking forward to working with Dean for the remaining two games of the Premier League season, before he embarks on the next step of his career.”
Madrid has signed the 20-year-old for £50 million, just in time for June’s Club World Cup.
“Real Madrid C.F. and AFC Bournemouth have reached an agreement for the transfer of Dean Huijsen, who will remain at our club for the next five seasons, from June 1, 2025, to June 30, 2030,” Madrid said in a statement.”
“At 20-years-old, Dean Huijsen is already a Spanish international and has played in Italy’s Serie A with Juventus and Roma, and in the Premier League with Bournemouth.”
“Dean Huijsen has been nominated for the 2024-2025 Premier League Young Player of the Year award.”
Great addition in defense
Huijsen is Madrid’s first signing for next season.
The Amsterdam-born Huijsen has made 29 Premier League appearances this term, scoring three times.
Real Madrid has struggled with defensive injuries during the 2024-25 campaign.
Centre-backs Eder Militao, Antonio Rudiger, and David Alaba have all spent significant time on the sidelines.
Full-backs Dani Carvajal, Ferland Mendy, and Lucas Vazquez are also currently out.
“Huijsen is a great, young player with a lot of potential,” said Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti.
“It’s a very good signing. It’s exciting, Real Madrid always want to be at the top and they always will be. Last year [signing a defender] wasn’t an option, we had Alaba coming back, Militao fit, Carvajal fit, and during the season those injuries affected us.”
