Real Madrid's interest in Dean Huijsen is no secret. Los Blancos have long admired the youngster, and the club is closely tracking his development in the English Premier League, as well as his recent call-up to Spain.
It would only be preferable to have a young, reliable addition to the club like Huijsen, as the Merengues are often forced to make awkward changes when their defense is threatened. Real Madrid, however, is not the only team interested in the player, and they are said to be competing for his services with some of the world's top football clubs.
Huijsen is currently under contract with Bournemouth until 2030, thus acquiring him at this early stage would necessitate a significant offer.
Fabrizio Romano reveals Huijsen's release clause
The contract situation at Bournemouth and the parties involved were recently discussed by renowned football journalist Fabrizio Romano. According to Romano, Juventus, Huijsen's youth club, have kept a 20% sell-on clause for his potential sale from the English team.
This contract has a release clause of up to 50 million pounds, which is applicable this summer. Any club may contact Bournemouth, pay the release clause, and sign the player. However, paying such a large sum in a single payment is rare. Clubs typically try to negotiate agreements to delay these payments over time, which is why the costs increase by another 2-3 million.
Real Madrid is still to decide whether to strengthen their center-back position or rely on David Alaba, Eder Militao, Antonio Rudiger, and Raul Asencio for the upcoming season. The release clause is not particularly large, but it is also not insignificant.
Whether the club is willing to spend so much money on a 20-year-old is a choice that must be made and considered. Until then, a 50 million pound clause remains active, and numerous clubs, including Madrid, are preparing to compete.