Florentino Pérez Secures the Signing of a Spanish National Team Star: “His Father Has Already…”

Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez is once again making headlines as he moves closer to securing another top talent for the Spanish national team. Reports indicate that the deal is only a matter of time, with the process expected to accelerate at the end of the season.

With a packed football calendar, clubs are increasingly prioritizing squad depth, ensuring they have young, energetic players capable of handling the relentless pace of modern football. Real Madrid, in particular, adopted this policy years ago, shifting away from signing players in their thirties. Notably, Florentino Pérez rejected the possibility of bringing back veteran defender Sergio Ramos and also declined an opportunity to sign Bayer Leverkusen captain Jonathan Tah, despite the latter being available for free.

Real Madrid’s recruitment strategy focuses on promoting young talents from their reserve team or acquiring promising players with proven quality. Among the latest names linked with a move to the Santiago Bernabéu is Dean Huijsen, a 19-year-old Spanish-Dutch defender currently playing for Bournemouth in the English Premier League. His recent call-up to Spain’s national team alongside Raúl Asencio has further fueled speculation about his potential transfer.

Reports suggest that Real Madrid has already taken significant steps toward securing Huijsen’s signature. Journalist Joaquín Maroto recently stated that the club has made a crucial move to bring the young defender to Madrid, emphasizing that Huijsen is a self-proclaimed Madridista who dreams of playing for Los Blancos.

Huijsen possesses an impressive skill set—strong, fast, and ambidextrous—making him an ideal candidate to bolster Madrid’s defensive line. He is valued at approximately €50 million, and sources close to the club indicate that negotiations are progressing positively. Many in the Madrid press consider his signing almost inevitable, pending final agreements.

“Dean Huijsen predominantly plays on the left side of the defense because he has developed exceptional ability with his left foot, despite being naturally right-footed. His ambidexterity is a significant asset,” Maroto explained in an interview. “With David Alaba turning 33 in June and his contract expiring next year, combined with Éder Militão’s serious knee injury, Real Madrid urgently needs to reinforce the center-back position. Ideally, they would bring in a left-footed player, and Huijsen perfectly fits that profile.”

The growing anticipation around Huijsen’s potential move has been further fueled by reports that his father, a former footballer