Real Madrid has found in Dean Huijsen the center-back it had been searching for a long time. At just 20 years old, the Spaniard has become the true leader of the backline, showing a maturity unusual for his age. His ability to anticipate plays, his physical strength, and his composure with the ball at his feet have won over Xabi Alonso and the rest of his teammates.
Huijsen has not only displaced veteran footballers, but he has also changed the club's sporting plans. Florentino and the sporting management know that the future lies in his boots and that he is the cornerstone on which the Merengue defense is being built.
Raúl Asencio rejects Türkiye
Although the market is closed in Europe, Türkiye is still looking at Real Madrid for reinforcements. In recent days, with its market open, Besiktas has tried to sign Raúl Asencio, one of Bernabéu's young prospects. According to the Turkish press, they offered him an attractive contract and the opportunity to take a competitive leap in his career.
However, Asencio has preferred to wait. The center-back believes that he still has a long way to go at Real Madrid and that he can keep growing, even if more slowly than desired. His refusal has forced Turkish clubs to redirect their attention to other targets within Santiago Bernabéu itself.
David Alaba, surprise target
The surprise has come in the last few hours. According to "Sport", Türkiye is not only interested in young prospects, but also in established footballers from Real Madrid. The name on everyone's lips is that of an experienced center-back, with a long career at the European elite... Meanwhile, he has won every possible title with the White club.
That player is none other than David Alaba. The Austrian, 33 years old, finds himself in a particular situation: with Huijsen's emergence and the competition in the backline, his role has been called into question. Fenerbahçe has burst onto the scene, offering him a multi-million contract and the chance to be an undisputed starter in Türkiye.
Madrid, aware that David Alaba is no longer essential, would be willing to let him leave on a free transfer, also freeing up a significant amount of salary mass. For the footballer, the offer is tempting: guaranteed minutes, a leading role, and one last big contract before his career ends.
The ball is now in David Alaba's court. Fenerbahçe insists and awaits his response, while at Santiago Bernabéu they won't put up any obstacles. Real Madrid has already found in Huijsen the heir to its defense, and everything suggests that Alaba's future could be written far from Santiago Bernabéu.