Dean Huijsen signs for Real Madrid
Image Credit: ladunliadinews- Real Madrid has officially signed 20-year-old defender Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth by activating his £50 million (€58 million) release clause.
- Huijsen, a Dutch-born Spanish international, prioritized Madrid over higher offers from top Premier League clubs and Bayern Munich, calling it his “dream destination.”
- The club’s vision and incoming manager Xabi Alonso’s plans to make Huijsen a key defensive figure influenced his decision.
- The transfer comes at a crucial time as Real Madrid faces injuries to senior defenders and Huijsen is expected to join the squad before the FIFA Club World Cup.
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