Real Madrid is at a crucial point in the season. After an uncertain start to the campaign, Carlo Ancelotti's team remains alive in all competitions. This, which seemed like a pipe dream a few weeks ago, is now a reality.
However, the club doesn't stop and continues with its planning for the next season. An unexpected piece of news has emerged: a young defender could be Bernabéu's next star signing.
The Surprise Signing
Ramón Álvarez de Mon has confirmed Real Madrid's interest in Dean Huijsen, a 19-year-old defender from Bournemouth. According to the communicator, Huijsen is one of the names on Juni Calafat's agenda, who is responsible for the club's international signings.
Huijsen, who has played with the Netherlands U-21 team, has caught the attention of several experts due to his great performance. Álvarez de Mon has pointed out that the player has qualities that perfectly fit what Madrid needs. He is left-footed, stands 6 ft. 6 in. (1.97 meters) tall, and most importantly, he is young, which gives him a huge growth margin.
The Importance of the Left Profile
One of the aspects highlighted by Álvarez de Mon is Huijsen's profile. Real Madrid has few left-footed defenders, which makes signing a center-back with these characteristics interesting for the club. Additionally, the fact that Huijsen is so young and has such high potential makes Madrid not want to lose sight of him.
The journalist has also talked about the possibilities of other players in the squad, like David Alaba, leaving the club. With Alaba's contract in effect until 2026, his future is still hanging in the air. Although Álvarez de Mon believes the Austrian won't renew, he has also pointed out that Antonio Rüdiger could continue to be a key piece for Madrid's defense in the future.
A Player with Great Potential
Dean Huijsen is one of the great promises of European soccer. Although he was born in the Netherlands, he grew up in Marbella and went through Juventus's youth ranks before arriving at Bournemouth. His evolution has been meteoric, and now, at just 19 years old, he has become one of the most outstanding players in the Premier League.
With a solid personality and a great ability to adapt to any type of match, Huijsen has shown that he has a bright future. That hasn't gone unnoticed by the big clubs in Europe.
As expected, a player with so much talent won't be sold easily. According to reports, Bournemouth has already set a price for Huijsen: 50M pounds, which is about 60M euros. This figure is similar to what Manchester United paid for Leny Yoro last year, a signing that Madrid didn't close.