Xabi identifies the center-back Real Madrid should sign and asks Florentino for him.

One of the biggest problems Real Madrid had to face this season was injuries. Affecting various positions on the field, the defense was the most affected, with almost no center-backs left. This serious situation caused Real Madrid to prioritize signing a reinforcement for the next season.

While Real Madrid has some options to strengthen the defense, Xabi Alonso has chosen the ideal center-back. Dean Huijsen is the player who, in Xabi's eyes, is the best option to secure the future of the defense. Making the request for his signing to Florentino Pérez, Dean Huijsen has been labeled by Xabi Alonso as a priority.

With a multimillion-dollar release clause, Real Madrid is seriously considering activating it following Xabi's request. Although the market hasn't started yet, Xabi is fully intent on securing the signing of his targets.

The chosen one for Real Madrid

At just 20 years old, Dean Huijsen has managed to dazzle in his debut season in the Premier League. Being part of Bournemouth, the 2,710 minutes played reflect how easily Huijsen earned a spot in the starting eleven. Despite his young age, Huijsen has stood out for his defensive solidity, aerial play, and above all, his ball distribution.

Even debuting with the Spanish national team, it's evident that Huijsen is the great revelation of this season. Due to this, and seeing the current state of the defense, Xabi Alonso considers Huijsen the best center-back to start a renewal at Real Madrid.

His request to Florentino Pérez reflects Xabi's determination to secure Huijsen's services. With his clause being 60 million, Real Madrid is preparing to disburse this amount and start investing in its future.

Xabi Alonso's objective

After achieving several successes with Bayer Leverkusen, Xabi Alonso is ready to achieve this and more with Real Madrid. Although Xabi has proven his worth as a coach, the Spaniard knows he will need Huijsen to consolidate a great squad.