Huijsen’s arrival was confirmed on Saturday, as Bournemouth revealed that Madrid had triggered the £50 million (€59.5 million, $66.4 million) release clause in his contract, making the 20-year-old Spain international the most expensive defender in Real’s history.

Everything you need to know about the first big move of the 2025 summer transfer window, as Huijsen swaps Bournemouth for Real

According to a report from Fabrizio Romano, Real Madrid have sealed the deal with soon-to-be-announced new manager Xabi Alonso speaking directly to Huijsen and telling him he will