Real Madrid sign Huijsen from Bournemouth

Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen will join LaLiga side Real Madrid from June 1 after signing a deal with the Spanish side until 2030, both clubs said on Saturday, making him eligible to play in next month's Club World Cup.

Premier League side Bournemouth said Real activated a £50 million ($66.36 million) release clause to sign the 20-year-old on a five-year deal.

Real, keen to have Huijsen for the Club World Cup in the United States, beat several clubs to one of Europe's most sought-after young players, after his impressive campaign since joining Andoni Iraola's Bournemouth last year from Juventus.

Hala Madrid 🤍🤍 pic.twitter.com/MV6w3j9XOD

— Dean Huijsen 🇪🇸 (@DeanHuisen) May 17, 2025

The centre back made 34 appearances in all competitions for Bournemouth, scoring three goals.

Dutch-born Spain international Huijsen made his debut for Spain against the Netherlands in the Nations League in March.