Dean Huijsen, a promising defender for Bournemouth, is set to make a high-profile move to Real Madrid after the Spanish team activated his £50 million release clause. This decision comes after the 20-year-old had an outstanding season, drawing interest from several European teams with his remarkable on-field achievements.
The transfer was confirmed in a joint statement from both clubs, which outlined that Huijsen will officially join Real Madrid on June 1. This timing is crucial as it places him right in the line-up ahead of the Club World Cup, set to take place in the United States. Real Madrid’s opening match in this prestigious tournament will be against Al Hilal on June 18.
According to the Real Madrid release, Huijsen has a five-year contract that will keep him with the team until June 30, 2030. Given that Bournemouth only paid £12.6 million to get Huijsen from Juventus last year, this deal represents a significant financial return for the team. Given that his sale price is nearly four times that amount, the Cherries stand to benefit greatly from this trade. Huijsen’s former teams, Juventus and Malaga, will also receive financial compensation, receiving 10% and 5% of the transfer fee, respectively, to further emphasize the collaborative nature of football transfers.
In his 34 games, Huijsen has scored two goals for Bournemouth, demonstrating his offensive and defensive prowess. Since joining the team, he has successfully adapted to the demands of English football, and his exploits have been crucial in helping the team set a club record and earn a spot in the top divisions of the Premier League standings.
Interestingly, although Real Madrid showed interest in the 16-year-old defender, he chose to sign with Juventus.
As Huijsen prepares for this exciting new chapter in his career, there are great expectations for his contributions at Real Madrid, a team renowned for its history and success on the international scene.
