Real Madrid presented new defensive signing Dean Huijsen on Tuesday, after he completed a move from Bournemouth for €60m in recent weeks.
The 20-year-old Spain international was a Madridista growing up, and was delighted to fulfil his dream of playing for them.
He said as much in his press conference after President Florentino Perez gave him the official welcome.
After completing a medical, Huijsen arrived in a suit alongside his parents and siblings at the Santiago Bernabeu, before taking to the podium to speak. He will join his new teammates in training on Wednesday.
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“I want to thank the president and the club. What he said is that he wanted to be there from day one, and ever since Real Madrid called, I had no eyes for other teams. Thanks to my family, who have always supported me, to my parents and my siblings. I’m joining the best club in the world, and I’m here to give it my all. I’ll remain humble, and I hope we win many things together, starting with the Club World Cup. Real Madrid is the team of my life, I believe, and I hope to be here for many years to come.”
“Obviously, this is the best day of my life. It’s a dream to be here. I’ll give everything for the team. The number 24 was the one available. The offers, Madrid is the best club in the world and there’s no other like it,” he added in the press conference.
New manager Xabi Alonso was on board with the signing of Huijsen, and has already spoken about what he wants from him.
“Yes, we’ve talked a bit. About what he expects of me. I think these are going to be great years. I fit in very well with Xabi’s football. I’m going to try to contribute to the team, and I’m happy to do whatever I can to help.”
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