Fabrizio Romano announces Dean Huijsen transfer

Tom Weber

Updated: 19 Apr 2025 20:23 BST
4 min read

Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Dean Huijsen will likely stay in the Premier League this summer.

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The Amsterdam-born Spain international is the hottest centre-back commodity in European football ahead of the upcoming transfer window. At just 19, Huijsen is starring in the Premier League like it's nothing.

The Bournemouth defender is expected to leave the Cherries after just one season, and a move is bound to materialise quickly due to a €60 million release clause in his contract.

Although a hefty fee, his suitors believe that he is worth the money, and there is an expectation that the future of Huijsen will not develop into a saga. Due to the Club World Cup, teams are looking to get their business done early, and the youngster could already be on the move in June.

Real Madrid have been heavily linked with Huijsen, and it appears to be his dream move, but Los Blancos have yet to decide whether they will actually look to add a centre-back this summer, which has given Premier League clubs an advantage.

Romano on Huijsen

Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Newcastle have all made contact with Huijsen as they look to add one of the most promising young defenders in world football to their sides.

According to Fabrizio Romano, the race to sign Huijsen will come down to these four clubs as things stand, with the transfer insider confirming that the Spaniard is expected to stay in England.

“There is interest from Real Madrid – yes. There have been many rumours from Spain, but at the moment, Real Madrid have still not decided whether they want to invest in a centre-back or not," Romano told CaughtOffside.

“That’s why, at the moment, Dean Huijsen is leaning towards a move internally, in the Premier League. He’s expected to continue in the Premier League, but at a different club. There is interest from several clubs.

“Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal, Newcastle – these four are surely in the race. Bayern have also been calling for weeks and weeks, but another Premier League club looks like the most realistic destination.”

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