Real Madrid have agreed on the terms of a deal to sign centre-back Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth. The 18-year-old Dutch defender is expected to undergo a medical examination before finalising a five-year contract with the Spanish club until 2030.
Transfer Details
The transfer is reportedly worth £50m, with Real Madrid agreeing to pay the fee to acquire Huijsen’s services. According to Fabrizio Romano, the deal is being finalised, with the player set to sign the contract after completing the medical.
Background
Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid’s manager, had reportedly expressed interest in bringing Huijsen to the club, viewing him as a top talent. Huijsen is known to be a defender, and his transfer has been the subject of recent speculation, with several top clubs chasing his signature, as reported on April 24.
Huijsen’s move to Real Madrid follows a series of contract proposals made by the Spanish club to the player and Bournemouth, with the transfer being approved by the English club on May 14, according to recent developments.