Real Madrid have announced the first signing for incoming head coach Xabi Alonso in Dean Huijsen from AFC Bournemouth.
Los Blancos are yet to announce their new coach, who is facing his final game with Bayer 04 Leverkusen on Saturday.
But they already moved in the transfer market, after Alonso is said to have spoken to the 20-year-old defender, who was also wanted by several Premier League clubs, in order to secure his signing before the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
Huijsen penned a five-year deal and his transfer is said to be worth €50 million.
“Real Madrid C. F. and AFC Bournemouth have reached an agreement for the transfer of Dean Huijsen, who will be linked to our club for the next five seasons, from 1 June 2025 to 30 June 2030,” the club stated.
“At his 20 years of age, Dean Huijsen is already a Spain international and has played in Italy’s Serie A with Juventus and Roma, and in the Premier League with Bournemouth.
“Dean Huijsen has been nominated for Premier League Young Player of the Year 2024-2025.”
