Overview

• Real Madrid activated Huijsen’s £50 million release clause at Bournemouth to secure the 20-year-old on a five-year contract
• The centre-back was presented to fans on June 10 wearing the No. 24 shirt and thanked president Florentino Pérez for the opportunity
• Huijsen has met with Xabi Alonso to align on defensive duties and playing style before the team departs for Miami
• He named Sergio Ramos as his biggest idol and revealed that the former captain sent him a congratulatory message after the transfer was confirmed
• Huijsen credited José Mourinho for his loan spell at Roma and praised the former coach’s role in accelerating his development