Liverpool switch hopes dashed as Romano confirms the place goal is heading

Any lingering hope that we’d be within the combine for a highly-rated European defender has now been put to mattress after an replace from Fabrizio Romano.

The Italian journalist took to X to verify that Dean Huijsen is heading to Actual Madrid, with a medical already underway and all phrases agreed.

“BREAKING: Actual Madrid agree all particulars of deal to signal Dean Huijsen, right here we go!” Romano wrote. “Huijsen present process medical NOW then set to signal 5 yr deal till 2030. Actual Madrid pays £50m to Bournemouth.”

The 20-year-old, who has impressed this season for Bournemouth, had been talked about as a possible choice for us in numerous reviews – however any hopes of the Dutch-born defender heading to Anfield have now been firmly dominated out.

Dean Huijsen is not going to be taking part in for Liverpool subsequent season

It’s believed quickly to reach Actual boss Xabi Alonso was eager on the transfer for the central defender and pushed for this deal to occur.

There’s little doubt we’re available in the market for defensive reinforcements this summer time, particularly with query marks nonetheless surrounding our present depth in that place.

That was already made clear when Arne Slot referenced the significance of bolstering the squad forward of subsequent season.

Whereas Huijsen gained’t be taking place, our focus will now shift to different targets as we glance to construct on a title-winning marketing campaign below the previous Feyenoord coach.

You may view Romano’s feedback on Huijsen through @FabrizioRomano on X:

🚨 BREAKING: Actual Madrid agree all particulars of deal to signal Dean Huijsen, right here we go! 🤍⭐️

Huijsen present process medical NOW then set to signal 5 yr deal till 2030, Actual Madrid pays £50m to Bournemouth.

Actual see Huijsen as high expertise and Xabi Alonso wished to carry him in. pic.twitter.com/P4K9nK63bN

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) Might 16, 2025

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