Tag: Huijsen

Dean Huijsen to Real Madrid: How Bournemouth defender became one of Europe’s most coveted.
17 May 2025 Off

Dean Huijsen to Real Madrid: How Bournemouth defender became one of Europe’s most coveted.

By Total Football News

Huijsen ranks highly in many different categories for Premier League defenders to play at least 1,000 minutes this season, per 90 minutes.

  • Second for clearances

  • Third for interceptions

  • Fourth for headed clearances

  • Fourth for successful long passes

  • Sixth for centre-backs playing passes ending in the final third

  • 11th for forward passes

  • 15th for fewest goals conceded

  • 16th for aerial duels

On top of that, in his 30 Premier League appearances,

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Dean Huijsen: Real Madrid agree £50m deal to sign Bournemouth defender
15 May 2025 Off

Dean Huijsen: Real Madrid agree £50m deal to sign Bournemouth defender

By Total Football News

Tiago Pinto, Bournemouth’s president of football operations, was crucial in the signing of Huijsen.

The Portuguese joined the Cherries from Roma in 2024, where he was general manager.

He was key in landing Huijsen, having watched the former Roma defender on loan at the Stadio Olimpico that season.

Those with knowledge of the negotiations say Pinto knew he could exploit Juventus’ need to sell players.

This is despite one source

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Dean Huijsen: Four Premier League clubs eyeing Bournemouth defender
23 April 2025 Off

Dean Huijsen: Four Premier League clubs eyeing Bournemouth defender

By Total Football News

Bayern Munich and Real Madrid have both been linked with the centre-back in recent weeks.

Well-placed sources have indicated that Huijsen would prioritise a move to Real if the La Liga club were to accelerate their interest.

It is also understood that while regular playing time to ensure his continued development will be a key consideration for Huijsen when he comes to settle on his future, the prospect of Champions

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Bournemouth 1-0 Tottenham Dean Huijsen header gives Cherries victory
5 December 2024 Off

Bournemouth 1-0 Tottenham Dean Huijsen header gives Cherries victory

By Total Football News

Defender Dean Huijsen scored the only goal as Bournemouth beat Tottenham to climb above them in the Premier League table.

The 19-year-old was left unmarked at the back post to head home Marcus Tavernier’s inswinging corner on 17 minutes.

Huijsen’s goal extended Spurs’ poor record of dealing with set-pieces, and prompted manager Ange Postecoglou to shake his head ruefully on the touchline.

Postecoglou’s side had started well, with Dominic Solanke

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