Overview

• Real Madrid activated Huijsen’s £50 million release clause at Bournemouth to sign him on a five-year contract.
• Huijsen was officially unveiled at Real Madrid City wearing the number 24 shirt and addressed fans alongside president Florentino Pérez.
• The 20-year-old centre-back said he had no other club in mind once Madrid made their approach and pledged to give his all.
• He has already met with new coach Xabi Alonso to clarify tactical expectations ahead of the upcoming season.
• The club plans to unveil Trent Alexander-Arnold after the Club World Cup and has reached a deal with River Plate to sign Franco Mastantuono.