Real Madrid sign Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen

Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen in a deal worth £50million.

The Spanish giants moved swiftly to secure the highly rated centre-back, beating off widespread interest from other top clubs including Liverpool, Arsenal, and Newcastle United.

As part of the agreement, Huijsen will be released from his Bournemouth contract early at the end of the Premier League season, allowing him to join Real Madrid in time for the Club World Cup.

Dean Huijsen pushed for a swift completion of his transfer to fully concentrate on playing a key role in Andoni Iraola’s pursuit of European football with Bournemouth.

“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,” a club statement read.

“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.”

The Spain international joined from Juventus last summer in a deal worth just £12.6million and has since made 34 appearances across all competitions, scoring three goals.

As part of the agreement, Juventus are entitled to 10 percent of any future transfer fee.

Bournemouth are preparing to face Manchester City and Leicester as the Premier League season approaches its climax.

Huijsen is expected to bid farewell to the fans in the match against the Foxes at the King Power Stadium.