To strengthen its defense for the next season, Real Madrid has now activated the $66M Release Clause to sign Dean Huijsen. The club is firm on its decision, as the new manager, Xabi Alonso, also wants some defensive recruitment for the next season.
Real Madrid has suffered a lot this season due to a defensive absence. After the injuries to Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao, the club was unable to fill the gaps in the defense. However, the rise of Raul Asencio gave some stability to the team in the defense. The club has still lacked in the fullback position.
Looking forward to the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup, the recruitment of Dean Huijsen would be beneficial for the team, as the 20-year-old Spanish player has justified himself with Bournemouth in the English Premier League.
Huijsen’s Emergence and Premier League Influence
Huijsen, who was born in Amsterdam in 2005, started his football career at Málaga before joining Juventus in 2021.
After spending a year on loan at Roma, he joined Bournemouth in July 2024 for €15.2 million. In his first Premier League season, he played 30 games and scored three goals, being called up by the Spanish national team.
The Spanish right-back, due to his solid defensive performance, had offers from major English clubs like Chelsea, Arsenal, and Liverpool. Also, according to some reports, Barcelona was also in the race to sign a 20-year-old defender.
However, despite all the odds, the Spanish player decided to join Real Madrid due to his admiration for the club and also because of the new manager, Xabi Alonso. He also described the mover as a “dream come true.”
The transfer not only benefits Real Madrid but also provides a financial boost to Juventus, Huijsen’s former club, which included a 10% sell-on clause in his Bournemouth contract. This provison entitles Juventus to a share of the transfer payment.
Huijsen is to have a medical in Madrid in the next 24 hours. His arrival comes after Real Madrid signed Trent Alexander-Arnold, a move that marks the club’s determination to bolster its defense. With the arrival of Huijsen, Real Madrid wants to cement its defense and get ready for the challenges ahead.