The viral photo of Huijsen just hours before being unveiled by Madrid: 'We're going home'

Dean Huijsen is about to officially wear white. The Dutch center-back will be presented this Thursday as a new Real Madrid player in Valdebebas. This will be his official introduction after signing a contract until 2030.

Meanwhile, a photo has taken social media by storm. Huijsen has posted a childhood photo on his Instagram account. In it, he appears smiling, wearing a Real Madrid jersey from the Siemens sponsorship era.

a direct message to the heart of Madridism

The photo is accompanied by a simple yet heartfelt message: “We're going home.” In just a few hours, the post went viral. Hundreds of thousands of fans have reacted to the player's gesture.

For many Madridists, it has been clear proof that Huijsen has felt the colors since childhood. This is a detail that always adds value at a club where identification with the jersey is key.

deal closed for £50 million ($60M)

Huijsen arrives from Bournemouth, a club to which Real Madrid has paid £50 million ($60M) to activate his release clause. The agreement was made official last weekend.

The center-back already passed his medical in London on Friday. The next day, both clubs announced it on social media. Madrid signed him to a five-season contract, until June 30, 2030.

This is the team's first signing for next season. This is a strategic addition with the Club World Cup in mind, which Xabi Alonso's squad will play in a few months.

here to stay

At just 20 years old, Huijsen already has experience at the top level. His time at Juventus, his loan to Roma, and his strong season in England prove it.

Real Madrid considers him a bet for both the present and the future. He will compete for a spot in the backline from day one. Everything indicates that he will get minutes in a demanding season.

This Thursday he will be presented in Valdebebas. He will do so with the pride of someone who, since childhood, dreamed of defending this badge. Huijsen is already part of Real Madrid. As he himself has said: “We're going home.”