Actual Madrid’s new signing Dean Huijsen has mentioned he desires “to be like Sergio Ramos,” praising the previous Madrid captain as his “idol” whereas admitting that he is already spoken to educate Xabi Alonso about his position within the crew.
Madrid confirmed the arrival of centre-back Huijsen, 20, final month on a five-year contract, and the defender is now on worldwide obligation forward of Spain’s UEFA Nations League semifinal with France on Thursday.
Talking to the newspaper Diario AS after coaching with Spain on Monday, Huijsen cited Madrid legend Ramos — who gained a bunch of trophies with the membership over 16 years, in addition to three main tournaments together with his nation — as an inspiration.
“I attempt to aspire to be like Sergio Ramos. He is my idol,” Huijsen mentioned. “For me, he is very full, he had all the things. When it comes to management, goalscoring, persona, character.”
Huijsen — who was born in Amsterdam however grew up in Málaga — has loved a meteoric rise during the last 12 months, starring for Bournemouth within the Premier League and making his Spain debut in March, earlier than signing for Madrid.
He performed for Málaga at youth stage earlier than signing for Juventus, occurring mortgage to Roma, and becoming a member of Bournemouth in July 2024.
“My plan was to spend two years at Bournemouth, and develop, after which determine what to do subsequent,” he mentioned. “However issues have moved in a short time, quicker than I anticipated.”
Madrid are within the midst of a serious reshaping of their defence after a disappointing season, with Huijsen already joined by right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, and the membership additionally engaged on a deal for left-back Álvaro Carreras.
Huijsen mentioned he is already spoken to new coach Xabi Alonso — who has taken over from Carlo Ancelotti after Madrid ended the marketing campaign and not using a main trophy — about his plans, with the membership set to participate within the Membership World Cup this month.
“We have talked a bit concerning the crew and what he has in thoughts, and concerning the mission,” Huijsen mentioned. “In fact, we need to win issues once more, and I am positive we are going to… I do not suppose it is sunk in but. However I am right here at Madrid, and I am going to attempt to do my greatest.”
At Madrid, Huijsen joins a dressing room stuffed with stars, which nonetheless didn’t gel this season.
Ancelotti departed — to take cost of Brazil — after the membership completed second in LaLiga, misplaced the Copa del Rey closing and had been eradicated within the Champions League quarterfinals, struggling a file 4 consecutive Clásico defeats to Barcelona.
“I need to play with the very best,” Huijsen mentioned. “[Kylian] Mbappé, Vinícius [Júnior], Rodrygo, and Jude Bellingham, all these in assault — they’re a number of the greatest there’s.”
Madrid will kick off their Membership World Cup marketing campaign towards Al Hilal in Miami, Florida on June 18, earlier than enjoying Pachuca on June 22, and Salzburg on June 26.