Real Madrid Signs €58M Defender Huijsen Amidmidfield Rebuild Plans

Real Madrid is actively reshaping its squad with significant signings and strategic plans under new manager Xabi Alonso. The club has secured defender Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth for €58 million, who is adapting quickly and looking forward to playing alongside stars like Vinicius and Mbappé. Midfielder Federico Valverde, the world’s most expensive midfielder per Transfermarkt, remains a key player with versatile roles and leadership on the pitch. Real Madrid is also pursuing additional defensive reinforcements, including Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold and Benfica’s Álvaro Carreras, although negotiations for Carreras face challenges due to a high release clause. In goalkeeping, Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin is attracting interest from Aston Villa, with a potential €20 million transfer on the horizon as he seeks regular playing time. Additionally, Real Madrid is close to finalizing a €60 million deal for German midfielder Angelo Stiller, who is expected to be a cornerstone of the midfield rebuild spurred by departures of veterans Kroos and Modric.