Overview

• Barat told AS that Bayern, Liverpool, Tottenham and Newcastle were among roughly seven clubs chasing the 20-year-old defender.
• Real Madrid completed the summer signing from Bournemouth for around €62.5–63 million.
• Madrid chief scout Juni Calafat made rapid contact after Huijsen’s Spain debut in March, leading to a quick offer.
• Chelsea explored a January move, but Bournemouth refused to sell because his release clause was inactive until the summer.
• Huijsen is contracted to Real Madrid until 2030 and has already made ten competitive appearances under Xabi Alonso.