Real Madrid completes 'blockbuster' signing of Dean Huijsen

Real Madrid have reached an agreement to sign Dean Huijsen, agreeing to pay €58 million to activate his release clause.

Carlo Ancelotti hasn't left, Xabi Alonso hasn't arrived, but Real Madrid has already taken the second step in rebuilding their defense.

After reaching an agreement to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold, Real Madrid secured their second signing in Dean Huijsen, an irreplaceable key player at Bournemouth and a future prospect for the Spanish national team.

Huijsen is Real Madrid's second signing. Photo: Imago

This is seen as an important step for Real Madrid in strengthening their defense, which has been experiencing many problems this season.

Huijsen has attracted interest from top English football clubs, such as Arsenal, Chelsea, and newly crowned champions Liverpool.

However, as soon as Real Madrid appeared, the 20-year-old rejected all offers to pursue his dream of wearing the Spanish royal club's jersey.

El Mundo and Marca, citing sources close to the Bernabeu, report that Real Madrid have reached an agreement with Bournemouth.

Real Madrid have agreed to pay Huijsen 's release clause of €58 million (£50 million).

President Florentino Perez's team aims to win the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, a tournament with a prize pool of approximately 112 million euros.

The Club World Cup is Real Madrid's number one priority in a season that has seen them fail in the Champions League, the Copa del Rey, and potentially La Liga as well.

When negotiating with Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid committed to signing three new players to strengthen their defense during FIFA's special transfer window, from June 1-10.

Huijsen – the most expensive center-back in Bernabeu history – will travel to the US with Real Madrid. Los Blancos are in the process of finalizing the paperwork to welcome Alexander-Arnold before June 30th. The remaining signing is a left-back.

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