Dean Huijsen completes £50m Real Madrid transfer on five-year contract as Bournemouth say goodbye in classy statement
DEAN HUIJSEN has completed his £50million move to Real Madrid. SunSport were the first to reveal the LaLiga giant’s interest in the Dutch-born Spanish international back in January. Shutterstock EditorialDean Huijsen has completed his £50million move to Real Madrid[/caption] But they were joined by Chelsea, Manchester United and Newcastle in keeping tabs on Huijsen’s situation. The player always had his heart set on a return to Spain – having come through the Malaga academy as a youth player. And both Bournemouth and Madrid confirmed a deal had been struck. The Cherries said in a classy statement: “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.” Madrid said: “Real Madrid CF and AFC Bournemouth have reached an agreement for the transfer of player Dean Huijsen, who remains tied to our club for the next five seasons, from June 1, 2025, to June 30, 2030.” Huijsen also came through Juventus’ youth before eventually progressing into their first-team – also having a stint on loan with Roma. He signed for Bournemouth in July 2024 from Juventus and enjoyed a breakout Premier League season. Huijsen has made 34 appearances in total this season – scoring three league goals – and only missing seven club games. CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS The 6ft 6in defender has helped Andoni Iraola’s side climb to tenth in the table and impressed in the air as well as a solid tackler and interceptor. Huijsen pledged his international allegiance to Spain in 2024 – having moved there aged five with his family from the Netherlands. The centre-half has two senior caps while also playing from Under-17 to U21 level.
DEAN HUIJSEN has completed his £50million move to Real Madrid.
SunSport were the first to reveal the LaLiga giant’s interest in the Dutch-born Spanish international back in January.
But they were joined by Chelsea, Manchester United and Newcastle in keeping tabs on Huijsen’s situation.
The player always had his heart set on a return to Spain – having come through the Malaga academy as a youth player.
And both Bournemouth and Madrid confirmed a deal had been struck.
The Cherries said in a classy statement: “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.”
Madrid said: “Real Madrid CF and AFC Bournemouth have reached an agreement for the transfer of player Dean Huijsen, who remains tied to our club for the next five seasons, from June 1, 2025, to June 30, 2030.”
Huijsen also came through Juventus’ youth before eventually progressing into their first-team – also having a stint on loan with Roma.
He signed for Bournemouth in July 2024 from Juventus and enjoyed a breakout Premier League season.
Huijsen has made 34 appearances in total this season – scoring three league goals – and only missing seven club games.
CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS
The 6ft 6in defender has helped Andoni Iraola’s side climb to tenth in the table and impressed in the air as well as a solid tackler and interceptor.
Huijsen pledged his international allegiance to Spain in 2024 – having moved there aged five with his family from the Netherlands.
The centre-half has two senior caps while also playing from Under-17 to U21 level.
