Real Madrid Activates £50million Release Clause to Sign Premier League Star Dean Huijsen
Premier League defender Dean Huijsen is set to join Spanish giants Real Madrid in the summer after his £50million release clause was triggered by the club. The 20-year-old defender, who has been with Bournemouth since last summer, made 30 Premier League appearances and scored three goals before deciding to leave for Madrid. Huijsen has become known for his "chill guy" celebration and has earned a full international debut with Spain, as well as a nomination for the Hublot Young Player of the Season award.
Key Takeaways:
- Real Madrid has activated the £50million release clause for Dean Huijsen, triggering his transfer from Bournemouth.
- The 20-year-old defender has signed a five-year deal with Real Madrid until June 2030.
- Huijsen has made 30 Premier League appearances for Bournemouth, scoring three goals and making 181 clearances.
- He has been nominated for the Hublot Young Player of the Season award and has earned a full international debut with Spain.
- Bournemouth will miss out on a potential battle for Champions League qualification with Huijsen's departure.
- Newcastle United considered signing Huijsen but were ultimately unable to secure his transfer due to the release clause.
Statistics:
- £50million: the release clause price that Real Madrid paid for Dean Huijsen.
- 30: the number of Premier League appearances Huijsen made for Bournemouth.
- 3: the number of goals Huijsen scored for Bournemouth.
- 181: the number of clearances Huijsen made in the Premier League.
- 114: the number of duels Huijsen won in the Premier League.
- 5 years: the length of Huijsen's contract at Real Madrid.
Sources:
- AFC Bournemouth statement on their website
- Real Madrid statement on their website
- i News article by [Author's name]
- Premier League statement on their website