Real Madrid will reportedly look to sign 19-year-old Spanish youth international Dean Huijsen from Premier League club Bournemouth in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Dean Huijsen is the subject of interest from Real Madrid. The reigning La Liga champions are scouring the market for a centre-back heading into the summer transfer window. The Bournemouth defensive sensation has thus emerged as a target, with the 19-year-old boosting Los Blancos‘ prospects due to his desire to move to the Santiago Bernabeu.
The rise and rise of Dean Huijsen in a short span
Dean Huijsen has established himself as one of the best young defenders in the world in the last 12 months. The Dutch-born Spaniard spent most of his formative years in Spain but graduated from the youth division at Juventus. However, the teenage sensation could not establish a foothold in the first-team squad at the Allianz Stadium; instead he rose in prominence during his loan spell with AS Roma.
Bournemouth signed the 19-year-old defensive sensation last summer, and he has become a mainstay at the back for the Premier League club. The youngster has turned out 21 times across all competitions thus far this term while chipping in with two goals.
Meanwhile, Huijsen’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe. Real Madrid will be one of the prospective suitors vying for the Spanish youth international defender’s signature in the summer transfer window.
Spain return on the horizon?
Real Madrid’s interest in Dean Huijsen is understandable. The reigning La Liga champions are scouring the market for a centre-back heading into the summer transfer window. They have endured a central defensive injury crisis since the 2023/24 season, with David Alaba and Eder Militao picking up long-term injuries.
In addition, Antonio Rudiger is on the sidelines with a fitness issue, while Rudiger and Alaba are on the wrong side of 30. So, Huijsen has emerged as a viable target for Real Madrid. The Spanish youth international has boosted Los Blancos’ prospects, as he wants to move to the Santiago Bernabeu.
It is unclear how much Bournemouth will demand to part ways with the Dutch-born defensive sensation in the summer transfer window. However, considering the 19-year-old defender’s potential and age profile, it will not be surprising to see the Premier League club demanding a premium for his departure.
