Coveted bournemouth talent
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Within one season, Dean Huijsen at the AFC Bournemouth has developed into one of the most coveted defensive talents in the world. In the summer, Juventus Turin still committed 15.2 million euros, the Spaniard increased its market value to 42 million euros with Dutch roots. The race for the central defender has long since opened and the Chelsea FC should now be in the pole position.
According to the “Guardian”, the blues are currently the most likely option because Real Madrid still doubts whether the exit clause is too high. Huijsen can be hired by Cherries for £ 50 million, the equivalent of around 58.5 million euros. According to reports, the royal are the favorite option of the central defender, whose contract runs until 2030.
In Madrid the defense is to be rejuvenated, and all central defenders only runs the contract of Éder Militão (2028) longer than until the summer of 2026. Huijsen completed his first two caps for Spain in March and was still observed by the royal, but it is still unclear whether the financial means for the deal will be made available. With Trent Alexander-Arnold, the royal transfer could come with Kylian Mbappé free of charge as in the previous year.
Chelsea uses this hesitation and has built up good contacts to the Huijsen page. Coach Enzo Maresca attaches great importance to playfully strong defenders to implement his approach with a lot of possession. The two-footed Huijsen fits perfectly into the requirement profile, but would now have to enforce 48 players in the start of 48 players 2025/26. In addition to Real and the blues, Arsenal FC, FC Liverpool, Newcastle United and FC Bayern are considered interested.
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