Real Madrid Close to Sealing £50m Deal for Juventus Starlet Dean Huijsen
Real Madrid are reportedly on the brink of completing a big-money move for Dean Huijsen, with player representatives already in Madrid to finalise personal terms. The Spanish giants will pay the defender’s £50 million release clause in three instalments, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
Real Madrid Near Completion of £50m Dean Huijsen Signing
Spanish giants Real Madrid are close to finalising the signing of Dean Huijsen, one of Europe’s most promising young defenders. The 19-year-old centre-back, currently owned by Juventus, has been heavily linked with a summer move, and it now appears Los Blancos have won the race for his signature.
On Thursday, trusted football journalist Fabrizio Romano broke the news via his X (formerly Twitter) account:
“Understand Dean Huijsen’s camp has landed in Madrid to close the deal with Real. Deal done club to club for £50m clause to be paid in 3 instalments, player’s contract being sorted.”
Deal Structure
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Transfer Fee: £50 million
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Payment Terms: 3 instalments
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Contract Duration: 5-year deal (under discussion)
Real Madrid have agreed to activate Huijsen’s release clause, which allows them to bypass further negotiations with Juventus. With the deal at an advanced stage, only final discussions on contract length and salary remain.
Who is Dean Huijsen?
Huijsen is widely regarded as one of the best young centre-backs in Europe. Standing tall with impressive composure and ball-playing ability, he fits the mould of a modern defender—calm under pressure and dangerous on set-pieces.
A product of the Juventus academy, he also impressed during his loan spell at AS Roma, gaining valuable Serie A experience under José Mourinho and Daniele De Rossi.
Why This Move Matters
Real Madrid are investing heavily in youth, with Huijsen potentially joining a new generation of Galácticos that includes:
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Jude Bellingham
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Arda Güler
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Eduardo Camavinga
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Aurélien Tchouaméni
With club legends like Nacho Fernández and David Alaba nearing the twilight of their careers, Madrid view Huijsen as a long-term defensive asset.
What’s Next?
If final terms are agreed swiftly, an official announcement from Real Madrid could arrive within days, pending a medical.
Romano’s signature "Here we go" could drop anytime now.
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