By Ibrahim Yunusa
Real Madrid C.F. and AFC Bournemouth have reached an agreement for the transfer of Spanish international Dean Huijsen.
The 20-year-old defender will join Los Blancos on a five-year deal, running from June 1, 2025, to June 30, 2030.
The signing comes in response to a series of injuries that have plagued Real Madrid’s backline during the 2024/2025 season.
The crisis has even forced defensive midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni to fill in as a center-back in multiple matches.
Despite his young age, Huijsen has already built an impressive résumé.
He has featured in Italy’s Serie A with Juventus and Roma, and most recently in the English Premier League with Bournemouth.
His performances have earned him a nomination for the 2024–2025 Premier League Young Player of the Year award.
Real Madrid’s acquisition of Huijsen is seen as a strategic move to reinforce the team’s defensive depth with a promising talent poised for long-term success.