Bournemouth have agreed to Real Madrid’s proposal to sign Dean Huijsen, with the €58 million (£50 million) release clause to be paid in three installments by the end of 2026, as confirmed by Fabrizio Romano.
The deal, structured to ease Real Madrid’s financial burden, awaits final approval from Huijsen’s camp, who landed in Madrid to discuss a five-year contract, per Romano’s X post on May 15, 2025.
Huijsen, a self-proclaimed Madridista, has prioritized Real Madrid over Chelsea, Arsenal, and Liverpool, with a key meeting on May 12, 2025, advancing negotiations.
The signing, following Trent Alexander-Arnold’s free transfer, aims to address Madrid’s defensive crisis, with only Raul Asencio and Antonio Rudiger as fit center-backs, and aligns with incoming manager Xabi Alonso’s vision for the FIFA Club World Cup in June 2025.
Bournemouth’s approval reflects Huijsen’s desire to join Madrid, despite their initial reluctance to lose him after his standout Premier League season.
