Spanish giants Real Madrid on Saturday revealed the signing of Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen who signed a deal with the Los Blancos until 2030, making him eligible to play in next month’s Club World Cup.
“Real Madrid C. F. and AFC Bournemouth have reached an agreement for the transfer of Dean Huijsen, who will be linked to our club for the next five seasons, from 1 June 2025 to 30 June 2030. At his 20 years of age, Dean Huijsen is already a Spain 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 Premier League Young Player of the Year 2024-2025,” the club announced.
Premier League side Bournemouth said Real activated a 50 million pounds ($66.36 million) release clause to sign the 20-year-old on a five-year deal.
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“AFC Bournemouth can confirm that defender Dean Huijsen will join Real Madrid following the conclusion of the 2024/25 season, with the Spanish side having activated a £50 million release clause,” the English club said in a statement of their own.
Real, keen to have Huijsen for the Club World Cup in the United States, beat several clubs to one of Europe’s most sought-after young players, after his impressive campaign since joining Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth last year from Juventus.
The centre back made 34 appearances in all competitions for Bournemouth, scoring three goals. Dutch-born Spain international Huijsen made his debut for Spain against the Netherlands in the Nations League in March.
Meanwhile, Real will part ways with current coach Carlo Ancelotti after this season with the Italian set to be the next Brazil national team manager, which was officially announced earlier this week by the Brazilian FA. The 65-year-old has enjoyed four hugely successful years in his second tenure at the Spanish giants but they finished this season without a trophy.
Former Real player and outgoing Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso is the heavy favourite to replace Ancelotti at the Bernabéu.
(With agency inputs)
