SA329 & 387 (134.4 ov)
AUS429
BAN272 & 79/6 (29 ov)
WI245
COR0
MIR0
UAE
NED
PAK
SL
Chennaiyin
Kerala
Chelsea
Man Utd
Levante
Atlético
Al Taawoun
Al Ettifaq
Bologna
Monza
Mohun Bagan
Punjab FC
LILL1
RCL0
VIL0
ESP1
ELV4
M051
HAC1
PSG5
ND
AUCK
WELL
CANT
MOW0/0 (0.1/20 ov)
TOK
SOA154 & 182/1 (48 ov, target 422)
WA406/5d & 169
TAS335/5 (96 ov)
NSW
NZ-A
IND-A38/1 (14 ov)
NZ
IND
NAM
IRE
AS-W
MS-W
PS-W
MR-W
ST-W
BH-W
SS-W
HH-W
AFG221/7
ZIM202/5 (20 ov, target 222)
BRB186/9 (20 ov, target 200)
VAG199/6
ENG121/0 (6 ov, target 160)
VT2
SYR1
AAE0
GLP2
HUR0
TIG0
COL5
UdeC0
COQ0
ULC0
RPO0
CIP0
UVA0
PITT0
NJIT0
BRY2
ARMY1
L-MD0
LEH1
COLG0
UNH0
UML0
Leverkusen
Stuttgart
Gladbach
Paderborn
NICE5
REN2
SHA6
AHL1
Real Madrid have officially agreed on a £50 million deal to sign 19-year-old centre-back Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth. As Fabrizio Romano broke on X (formerly Twitter), the young Dutch defender is undergoing his medical “NOW” before putting pen to paper on a five-year contract that runs until 2030. Real see Huijsen as a generational talent, and Xabi Alonso has personally championed his capture.
Deal Details
- Transfer fee: £50 million
- Selling club: Bournemouth FC
- Contract length: 5 years (to June 2030)
- Medical: Underway at Valdebebas
- Manager’s view: Xabi Alonso rates him as a future cornerstone
🚨 BREAKING: Real Madrid agree all details of deal to sign Dean Huijsen, here we go! 🤍⭐️
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 16, 2025
Huijsen undergoing medical NOW then set to sign five year deal until 2030, Real Madrid will pay £50m to Bournemouth.
Real see Huijsen as top talent and Xabi Alonso wanted to bring him in. pic.twitter.com/P4K9nK63bN
Transfer Summary Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Player | Dean Huijsen |
| Age | 19 |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Position | Centre-back |
| From | Bournemouth FC |
| To | Real Madrid |
| Fee | £50 million |
| Contract Duration | 2025–2030 |
| Medical Status | Ongoing at Real Madrid clinic |
| Manager’s Endorsement | Xabi Alonso “Here we go!” |
Why Xabi Alonso Wanted Huijsen
From youth stints in the Netherlands to a breakthrough season at Bournemouth’s Under-21s, Huijsen has combined towering aerial dominance with elegant ball-playing. Alonso—himself a midfield general—values defenders who can initiate attacks, and Huijsen’s composure under pressure fits the bill.
Player Profile: Dean Huijsen
Born in Amsterdam, Huijsen moved to England aged 16. At 1.96 m tall, he excels in one-on-one duels and reads the game like a veteran. Off the pitch, teammates praise his humility and work ethic—qualities Real Madrid prize in molding future legends.
What’s Next at Real Madrid
- Immediate integration into pre-season training
- Mentorship under Éder Militão, David Alaba and Rudiger
- Potential debut in late July friendlies
- Long-term plan: Build a defensive axis around him
With the ink almost dry on this landmark deal, Real Madrid fans can start dreaming of the next era of Los Blancos defense led by Dean Huijsen.
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