Real Madrid is planning the squad for the next season and, as usual, calls keep coming to Florentino's office. Multiple agents have contacted the club to offer their players, especially in the central defense position. Madrid has issues there, and one of those offered is Van Dijk, captain at Liverpool.
Defensa Central has discovered that Real Madrid has already replied clearly to Van Dijk's agent, completely ruling out his signing. Although he will be free on June 30, he is not the desired center-back for the club, having replied: "Thank you, but he is not the one we're looking for". The idea is to bring someone for the position with a present, but also with a lot of future.
"No" from Florentino to Van Dijk: The Chosen One Is...
This "no" to Van Dijk has a clear reason: he is not the chosen one. The profile sought for the center of defense is different, and there is already a favorite candidate. We are talking about the international for Spain, Dean Huijsen, who has sparked Florentino's interest to strengthen Real Madrid.
At Real Madrid there is a plan to secure the signing of Dean Huijsen, but a condition is set. For the next season, there are already four center-backs with active contracts, in addition to the young players from La Fábrica. Therefore, it is clear that if the Spaniard arrives, there must be a sale.
Real Madrid is open to the sale of David Alaba, especially to get rid of his high salary. The center-back is one of the highest earners in the squad, with a gross salary of 23 million euros. If a good offer comes and he wants to leave, he will have the doors open, which would be very beneficial for the arrival of Dean Huijsen.
Huijsen will turn 20 in the coming weeks and knows he is facing a crucial summer for his future. Recently, his father visited Valdebebas to see Real Madrid's facilities firsthand and couldn't be happier. He prioritizes returning to Spain, where he arrived at the age of five.
The idea is clear: Huijsen is the chosen one, while Van Dijk, despite appreciating his quality, has been completely ruled out.