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Huijsen confirms it, he has already spoken with Xabi Alonso and sends a clear message

The new Real Madrid footballer appeared before the media during his presentation

On Tuesday morning, Dean Huijsen was introduced as a new Real Madrid player at the Ciudad Deportiva de Valdebebas. After completing the various protocol events, the Spanish footballer appeared before the media.

"All of us who belong to the club welcome you. We wish you the best. You're now part of the great Madridist family", Emilio Butragueño said first.

"I think this is the best day of my life, it's a dream to be here and I'm going to give everything for the team. For me, Madrid is the best club in the world and there's no other team like it", Dean Huijsen replied in his first answer.

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Dean Huijsen with Florentino Pérez | Real Madrid Confidencial

He confesses to having spoken with Xabi Alonso in the last few hours

Additionally, Dean Huijsen revealed that he has been able to speak with Xabi Alonso in the last few hours. "Yes, a little, about what he expects from me and I think these are going to be great years. I fit very well in Xabi's soccer, I'm going to try to help the team in every way I can", he said.

"I think I've shown that I'm ready, in whatever way I can help the team, I'm here, I want to win everything as a player and I have a lot of ambition", Dean Huijsen added.

"I'm pretty calm, I'm going to live my life and do what I like most. I try to be humble and work", the new Real Madrid footballer explained.

He keeps his humility despite having signed for Real Madrid

Despite everything, Dean Huijsen presented himself as a very calm person who keeps great humility. "Everything can be improved and I work every day for that. I'm here for whatever the club needs", he added.

Additionally, Dean Huijsen was also asked about his idol. "Sergio Ramos sent me a message the day it became official, the best center-back in history", he revealed.

Young man in a dark suit speaking at a podium with the Real Madrid crest and Santiago Bernabéu stadium in the background
Dean Huijsen at his presentation event | Real Madrid Confidencial

"I think I'm pretty calm and I don't think much about that. I do what I love, I'm living a dream and I try to give my best", he said when asked about the pressure of signing for Real Madrid.

Finally, the Spanish footballer highlighted some of his qualities on the field. "Playing out from the back is something I have in addition to defending. I've been evolving", he concluded.

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