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Real Madrid officially unveiled Dean Huijsen after activating his £50M release clause from Bournemouth. The 20-year-old defender called it a dream move, having supported Madrid since childhood. He joins amid Madrid's defensive injury struggles and will compete in the Club World Cup. Chelsea and Arsenal had also shown strong interest in the rising Spanish international.

Key Points: Dean Huijsen signs five-year Real Madrid deal after Bournemouth move

  • Huijsen joins Real Madrid for £50M from Bournemouth
  • 20-year-old defender scored against Spurs and Arsenal this season
  • Chelsea and Manchester United also pursued the Spanish international
  • Madrid prioritized signing due to defensive injury crisis
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Dean Huijsen signs contract with Real Madrid, to stay for five seasons

Real Madrid secure defender Dean Huijsen on a five-year contract after triggering his £50M release clause from Bournemouth, beating Chelsea and Arsenal.

"*Real Madrid has been the club of my life since I was a child. This is the best day of my life.* – Dean Huijsen"

Madrid, June 10

Dean Huijsen officially signed his new contract and was presented as a Real Madrid player on Tuesday. President Florentino Perez welcomed him to the boardroom at Real Madrid City, where the defender signed a contract that will keep him at the club for the next five seasons.

After signing, Huijsen was presented with a replica of the stadium, a watch, and a shirt with his name and the number 24 on the back. Before the presentation, Huijsen went to the Sanitas La Moraleja University Hospital, where he underwent a medical examination.

"Real Madrid has been the club of my life since I was a child. Since they called, I had no eyes for others. This is the best day of my life," Huijsen said.

Madrid have announced the signing of defender Huijsen from AFC Bournemouth after triggering his release clause worth 50 million pounds.

The club has struggled with defensive injuries throughout the course of the season and wanted to complete the signing as soon as possible in order to give the defender time to settle in before the FIFA Club World Cup.

Madrid were swift in their movement to secure the signing of the highly sought-after talent. Chelsea, Arsenal, and Manchester United were reported to be the other teams interested in signing Huijsen.

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.

Huijsen has made 30 appearances in the top flight this season, scoring goals against Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United and Arsenal. The 20-year-old also earned his first cap for the Spanish national team in March, following a string of impressive performances for the Cherries.

Madrid will begin their FIFA Club World Cup campaign against Al Hilal at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium in a Group H clash. They will then face Mexican side C.F. Pachuca and Bundesliga side RB Salzburg.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
Great signing by Real Madrid! As an Indian football fan, I'm excited to see young talents like Huijsen getting opportunities at big clubs. Hope he can handle the pressure at Bernabeu. La Liga matches will be more interesting next season! âš½
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Priya M.
50 million pounds seems too much for a 20-year-old defender. Indian clubs could run their entire ISL season with that budget! But Real Madrid knows what they're doing. Hope he proves his worth against tough opponents.
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Arjun S.
As someone who follows both European and Indian football, I wish our young Indian defenders could learn from players like Huijsen. The technical difference is huge, but with proper training, maybe someday we'll have our own world-class defenders!
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Sneha R.
Madrid's defense really needed reinforcement after all those injuries. Smart move to get him before Club World Cup. Though I wonder if the pressure of playing for Real might be too much for such a young player. Fingers crossed! 🤞
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Vikram J.
Interesting to see how European clubs invest in young talent while we in India still struggle with basic football infrastructure. Huijsen's journey from Juventus to Bournemouth to Real Madrid shows the importance of proper player development systems.
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Neha P.
His passion is evident when he says "Real Madrid has been the club of my life since I was a child." That's what football is about - dreams coming true! Hope he gets to lift many trophies with them. #HalaMadrid

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