- MADRID — Dean
Huijsen officially signed his new contract and was presented as a Real Madrid
player on Tuesday. President Florentino Perez welcomed him to the boardroom at
Real Madrid City, where the defender signed a contract that will keep him at
the club for the next five seasons.
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- After signing, Huijsen was presented with a replica of the
stadium, a watch, and a shirt with his name and the number 24 on the back.
Before the presentation, Huijsen went to the Sanitas La Moraleja University
Hospital, where he underwent a medical examination.
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- “Real Madrid has been the club of my life since I was a
child. Since they called, I had no eyes for others. This is the best day of my
life,” Huijsen said.
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- Madrid have announced the signing of defender Huijsen from
AFC Bournemouth after triggering his release clause worth 50 million pounds.
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- The club has struggled with defensive injuries throughout
the course of the season and wanted to complete the signing as soon as possible
in order to give the defender time to settle in before the FIFA Club World Cup.
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- Madrid were swift in their movement to secure the signing of
the highly sought-after talent. Chelsea, Arsenal, and Manchester United were
reported to be the other teams interested in signing Huijsen.
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- The centre-back, who joined the Cherries from Juventus last
summer, has been instrumental in the club’s record-breaking campaign, which has
seen Andoni Iraola’s side already break their highest points tally in the
Premier League.
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- Huijsen has made 30 appearances in the top flight this
season, scoring goals against Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United and Arsenal.
The 20-year-old also earned his first cap for the Spanish national team in
March, following a string of impressive performances for the Cherries.
