Defender Dean Huijsen is reportedly on the verge of a significant move to Real Madrid, having completed medical examinations in the Spanish capital. The young centre-back is expected to sign a five-year contract with the La Liga giants.
Huijsen, born in 2005, recently concluded a successful loan spell at **Bournemouth**, where he gained valuable Premier League experience. His rapid development attracted widespread attention, including a call-up to the Spanish national team under Luis de La Fuente in March.
Having left Juventus last summer in a deal worth a reported €15 million plus €3 million in add-ons, Huijsen is now set to join the Blancos. Real Madrid is actively seeking defensive reinforcements due to injuries and ahead of upcoming competitions like the Club World Cup. According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Huijsen is currently in Madrid undergoing the necessary medical tests with permission from Bournemouth, paving the way for his transfer.
During the 2024-2025 season, the central defender quickly established himself as a regular starter for Bournemouth. He appeared in 27 Premier League matches out of 38, plus one FA Cup and one EFL Cup game, accumulating a total of 29 appearances and 2441 minutes played. Notably for a defender, Huijsen also contributed offensively, scoring 3 goals in the Premier League.