Real Madrid have pipped the likes of Chelsea, Liverpool to complete the signing of Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen ahead of the FIFA World Club Cup.
Real Madrid triggered his £50m release clause early to enable him to join the club at the end of the season to participate in the inaugural FIFA World Club Cup competition in June.
Both clubs confirmed that Huijsen will arrive at Madrid on June 1 to enable him to make his debut in their clash with Al Hilal on June 18.
The fee will be paid in three instalments, with Huijsen’s two former clubs set to receive a slice of the fee – Juventus are due 10% and Malaga 5%.
Huijsen attracted interest from the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Newcastle United following his impressive performances for Bournemouth.
Real Madrid confirmed Huijsen signing on their website.
The statement read: “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.”
Huijsen is set to become Real Madrid’s second signing of the summer after Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Bournemouth are set to make a huge profit on Huijsen after signing him from Juventus in the summer for a fee of £12.6m.
