From his debut at Juventus to the call of Real Madrid: he also shines in the national team and now the Merengues are ready to take him home
Dalla Juve al Real Madrid, in Nazionale la consacrazione: “Sì, è pronto per noi” (Foto: Ansa) – serieanews.com
Among all the troubles Juventus has collected this season, there is one that may stick out more than the others, and it concerns the market. Outgoing, not even incoming. It is not only a technical issue, but also and above all an economic one. Because a summer transfer risks turning out to be a resounding boomerang for the already much-reviled Cristiano Giuntoli.
The case of Dean Huijsen is perhaps Giuntoli’s most thunderous flop this year.The 2005-class defender, (s)sold at the end of July for just 15 million (plus 3 million in premiums), is in danger of being remembered as one of the most glaring market mistakes of recent years.
And to think that fate then turned on the defense itself. Bremer’s injury, then Cabal’s. Forced rotations, improvised solutions. And instead of holding on to a homegrown talent, Juventus preferred to monetize – little – and then spend more in January, and with questionable results, as for example happened with Lloyd Kelly.
Yet, it was all before the eyes. Huijsen had already shown that he had personality, a sense of position, polite feet, and a predestined naturalness. In England he only found continuity and confidence, the kind that in Turin-perhaps out of impatience or shortsightedness-was not granted him.
But it was with the Spanish national team that Huijsen put the exclamation point on his growth. Despite his dual citizenship, he chose Roja, and not by chance. Facing them was the Netherlands, and the young defender played a real game. With elegance, without fear, with that veteran calm that in an almost 20-year-old almost clashes.
Dean Huijsen prossimo re del mercato: il Real Madrid si è convinto, cifra da paura
And Real Madrid wasted no time. It has been following the boy for months, but the latest performance in a Spain jersey has sparked something. According to rumors gathered among the Iberian media, a decision has been made in Valdebebas: “He is ready for us.” The club is planning a deep renewal of the defense, and Huijsen’s name is at the top of the list.
Dean Huijsen prossimo re del mercato: il Real Madrid si è convinto, cifra da paura (AnsaFoto) – serieanews.com
We are talking about 60-70 million euros. Yes, you read that correctly. A head-spinning valuation, and one that threatens to turn Bournemouth into one of the smartest clubs in Europe. They invested 15 million just six months ago, and now they could cash in 4-5 times that much. And Juve, in the meantime, would collect 6 or 7 million thanks to the 10 percent rate imposed on resale. A meager consolation.
Real Madrid is no stranger to such operations. It has already bet (and won) with players like Vinícius, Bellingham and Camavinga. The idea is the same: to take young people who are already trained, ready to fit into a winning machine without losing identity. Huijsen, in this context, seems perfect: young, used to playing in physical leagues, already experienced at the international level.
It is not just a matter of money. It is also – and above all – a matter of vision. Because once in a while, in soccer, you can also make a mistake in a purchase. But to let a talent slip through your fingers like that, light-heartedly, is something that leaves a mark. Especially in a year where Juve has struggled to build game, identity and results and now, after Thiago Motta, could make Giuntoli himself pay. And to see Dean Huijsen wearing the white of Real, after choosing the red of Spain, risks becoming the symbol of a lost train. Or worse, almost given away.
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