Dean Huijsen: How the Zagueiro became a Better Contract of Real Madrid

The Whites may have spent a lot on the Bournemouth defender, but it seems like a bargain purchase for Xabi Alonso.

Jude Bellingham or 'Spaghetti' chama. It is, reconhecidamente, a surname that is not very scary. Zagueiros should have more impressive surnames. But when you say it stops Dean Huijsen, the last name is strangely perfect. The predator is very lean and does not look like a professional athlete. His slouched posture and thin legs suggest that he could be doing something else in life. Not so much, Dean Huijsen He is a truly excellent defender, and he is a moment when Real Madrid really needs him.

In the last 18 months, most of the discussions surrounding Real Madrid revolved around hiring for the direct side attack. We may realize that the central defense was a very urgent question. The cast of defenders seems frighteningly limited: Antonio Rüdiger is world-class, but sofreu with lessons; Raúl Asencio is not at the required level; e David Alaba e Éder Militão fight to stay in shape. To hire Dean HuijsenAt this time, they raised some surpluses, but a few weeks after the start of the season, it doesn't just seem like the most important hiring in Madrid, but also the best.

Um Verão de Negócios Estranho

It was a peculiar transfer janela for Madrid. After a season without trophies and with an aging cast, new faces were necessary. The Trent Alexander-Arnold saga dominated the manchetes, but the negotiation for Dean Huijsen ran in the background. The history of its transfer was modern, with social media influencers generating a constant flow of “non-news”. Every day, a new tweet about Dean Huijsen appeared.

Eventually, Real Madrid emerged as the most logical destination. The club needs a strong, young defender who has a sure bet to lead a renewed team. O fate of Dean Huijsen Playing the Spanish selection makes the decision even easier. The 60 million euros seemed like a lot, but for Real Madrid, it was an essential value to guarantee a player of his caliber before the Club World Cup.

Why They Hire or Hire

Dean Huijsen It was a bid for Bournemouth, which was bought by Juventus for £13 million. He immediately stood out, winning nine aerial duels in his space and showing that he was more than just a high player. His defensive ability was clear, but he also revealed himself to be immensely refined as a ball. Young players with large balls are overrated due to their scarcity, and Dean Huijsen demonstrate all the characteristics of an elite defender in a remarkably young character. It was evident that his time at Bournemouth would be short.

Other Concurrents

Any defender less than 25 years old and of caliber Dean Huijsen attracted or interested two biggest clubs in Europe. Either Liverpool is a long-term replacement for Virgil van Dijk, and Arsenal is also in contention, given Mikel Arteta's appreciation for young defenders and technicians. However, once Real Madrid entered into negotiations, the failure seemed inevitable. Los Blancos moved quickly and date the deal in the first week of January of transfers, while other clubs have other priorities.

Desempenho Até Agora

At that moment, hiring them showed an excellent business. Xabi Alonso has a strong rod in the cast, but in the presence of Dean Huijsen It has been unnegotiable since the first game. Isso se ve em parte à necessidade, já que lesões de Alaba e Militão eo ropa de Rüdiger deixam o tiempo com poucas opções.

Despite some moments of carelessness, he has been the epitome of class in defense, solid defensively and calm with the ball. The numbers confirm this: Dean Huijsen He is in the 91st percentile among the defenders in progressive passes, 96th in interceptions and 94th in disarms, second in FBRef.

Melhor que Todos os Outros?

Madrid has four big signings not to be seen: Alexander-Arnold, Franco Mastantuono, Álvaro Carreras and Dean Huijsen . The expectation was that Alexander-Arnold, with his star status, would have an immediate impact, but the feared difficulties. Racing has been discreet and Mastantuono is still a bet for the future. In contrast, Dean Huijsen seems soon to or present. Discreet out of the field, it is the only one that really corresponds to the expectations now.

Chegou para Ficar?

Long-term stability is rare for Real Madrid, which generally hires players without increasing their careers. It is strange that the club bets on a very young player for a key position and that he seems prepared for a long reign. Nope, all the pieces are here to Dean Huijsen. Ele possui immediate quality, composure and até um apelido. For a Real Madrid that desperately needs stability in a volatile position, the Spanish defender has everything to be one of the best in the world for many years.

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