Real Madrid defender targeting a strong finish to season after overcoming setbacks

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Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen aims for a strong season finish after overcoming challenges. He was signed for €58 million, marking the club's highest defensive transfer.

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Dean Huijsen signed for €58 million from AFC Bournemouth
Most expensive defensive signing in Real Madrid's history
Struggled for consistency after a strong start

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Real Madrid defender targeting a strong finish to season after overcoming setbacks

Real Madrid splashed a sum of €58 million to sign Dean Huijsen from AFC Bournemouth last summer, making him the most expensive defensive signing in the club’s history.

The 21-year-old Spaniard made a positive start to life at his new club, quickly establishing himself as a permanent fixture in the starting XI.

However, then came a period where his form took a nosedive and he struggled for consistency, with the youngster even facing whistles from sections of the crowd at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Huijsen overcomes difficult period

Now, according to MARCA, after overcoming that setback through a clear process of growth, he approaches the final stretch of the league campaign aiming to remove any doubts about his performance.

The long-term injury to Eder Militao has opened the door for Huijsen to claim a starting role, placing him in a strong position to gain importance within the team and strengthen his case ahead of the World Cup.