As the former Bournemouth defender excels for Real Madrid at the Club World Cup, Juventus regrets losing Dean Huijsen for £16 million. On Tuesday, Juventus may look across the pitch regretfully when they take the pitch against Real Madrid. The player's market value has soared less than a year after they parted ways with one of their best academy graduates.
The 20-year-old centre back Dean Huijsen, who was just acquired by Los Blancos for £50.3 million from Bournemouth, has been creating waves for the Spanish powerhouses in this Club World Cup and is anticipated to start the round of 16 matchup with his old team. Between 2021 and 2024, the defender was a member of the Old Lady. After making an impression with Malaga, Huijsen was first scouted by Matteo Tognozzi for Juve's under-17 team. Juventus was hesitant to promote him to the senior squad despite his promise.