The Summer Transfer Market Looks Very Busy at Can Barça. One of the priorities on the blaugrana agenda is to strengthen the defense and, although the signing of Jonathan Tah seemed on track, it has finally fallen through. In this scenario, the sports management has reactivated interest in one of the great revelations of the season: Dean Huijsen.
The young center-back, owned by Bournemouth, has excelled in the Premier League and has established himself as one of the great promises of European soccer. Not only has FC Barcelona set their sights on him: Chelsea has already made a move and is the team closest to securing his services. Additionally, Real Madrid has also entered the race, ready to interfere in the operation.
At 19 years old, Huijsen is already an international with Spain, after debuting in the recent match at Mestalla. His progress has not gone unnoticed, and now several of Europe's greats are seriously considering paying the 50 million euros of his release clause. In Barça's case, this figure represents a significant effort, but not impossible if they manage to close some sales before June 30.
Iraola Assumes He Will Lose Him
Andoni Iraola, current Bournemouth coach, already assumes he will lose his great star this summer. The Dutch-Spanish center-back has shown a level that is too high for a team that fought until the end for survival. Therefore, it is a matter of time before an important club pays the clause and secures a defender of present and, above all, much future.
At Barça, they see Huijsen as a strategic opportunity, his youth, his quality in ball distribution, and his versatility to play both as a center-back and a defensive midfielder. These characteristics make him a very attractive and necessary profile for the new blaugrana project. Additionally, his knowledge of Spanish soccer facilitates his quick adaptation to the game plan proposed by Hansi Flick.
Fair Play Will Be Decisive Again
The option to sign Dean Huijsen is gaining traction in the Ciudad Condal, although everything will depend on the economic moves in the coming weeks. The club is working on selling some important assets, which could unlock the defender's arrival. The priority remains to adjust the financial 'fair play' to tackle the operation with guarantees.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid is watching the situation with interest. Although his signing is not a priority in Chamartín, the Whites would be willing to jump in if they detect that Barça is close to closing the incorporation. An old rivalry story that could once again be transferred to the market.
Meanwhile, Chelsea is also pushing, and their financial muscle places them in an advantageous position. However, the player's will shall play a key role. For now, Dean Huijsen is still waiting, and his future seems increasingly close to being decided.