Bournemouth Defender Dean Huijsen Signs for Real Madrid

Real Madrid has confirmed the signing of Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth in a £50m deal, with the defender expected to join the club at the end of the season.

Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen is set to join Real Madrid at the end of the season after a clause in his contract was activated by the Spanish club. Huijsen has made a significant impact in the Premier League since joining Bournemouth in the summer of 2023 isn't accurate as per the information provided it should be 2024, and his impressive performances have caught the attention of top clubs.

The transfer fee for Huijsen's move to Real Madrid has been confirmed at £50 million. Bournemouth has announced the deal, which will see the young defender join one of Spain's most successful clubs after the end of the current season.

Bournemouth has confirmed that defender Dean Huijsen will join Real Madrid at the end of the 2024/25 season. “AFC Bournemouth can confirm that defender Dean Huijsen will join Real Madrid following the conclusion of the 2024/25 season, with the Spanish side having activated a £50 million release clause,” the club announced on their website.

The confirmation comes after speculation about Huijsen's future, with the young defender's impressive performances in the Premier League likely attracting attention from top clubs like Real Madrid. The £50 million transfer fee will likely be a significant boost for Bournemouth.

Dean Huijsen will join Real Madrid after a standout season with @afcbournemouth 🍒 pic.twitter.com/wFLPckl8Ak

— Premier League (@premierleague) May 17, 2025

“Everyone at AFC Bournemouth is looking forward to working with Dean for the remaining two games of the Premier League season, before he embarks on the next step of his career.”

Dean Huijsen joined Bournemouth in the summer of 2024 from Juventus and has since developed significantly, earning his first senior international caps for Spain. The 20-year-old's impressive performances for Bournemouth have caught the attention of top clubs, and he will join Real Madrid at the end of the season.

We can confirm that Dean Huijsen will join @RealMadrid at the end of the season, after the club activated his release clause.

— AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) May 17, 2025

“Well, Huijsen is a great player, young, with a lot of potential, I think the signing is very good for Real Madrid,” said Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti, praising the young defender's abilities. Huijsen will reportedly join Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold at Real Madrid, bolstering the club's squad for the upcoming season.

Real Madrid's season has been heavily impacted by injuries to key defenders, which has made strengthening the backline a priority for the club. Manager Carlo Ancelotti emphasized the importance of this move, saying, “Last season, I don't think it was even thinkable because we had David Alaba's return in the squad, (Eder) Militao was doing well, (Dani) Carvajal was doing well, and throughout this season, these kinds of injuries have hurt us.”

The signing of Dean Huijsen is seen as a crucial step in addressing these defensive issues. Ancelotti believes Huijsen's potential will be a valuable asset for the team, and his addition will help bolster Real Madrid's squad for future challenges.