In the summer of 2024 it was a transfer that went under the radar. But less than 12 months later, 12 million GBP changed to £ 50 million.
On the back of July, before the window even started, Bournemouth signed a young 19 -year -old defender from Juventus. The man was Dean Huijsen.
One performance for “The Old Lady” and 13 for Roma in 2023/24 did not say exactly that he was another best thing, but now he’s really. Bournemouth clearly saw something that others didn’t. They had faith, plan, and their recent recruitment suggests that they can notice special sauces. And Huijsen is based on quality.
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It is no secret that the E 50 million pounds Huijsen will be activated this summer by someone, but with a number of big hitters who are willing to pay it, Huijsen will have its choice and according to the media – can literally go anywhere.
From Real Madrid to Liverpool, Newcastle to Barcelona, the queue that will make him go block and back.
But like most players, when they talk about their future, they would not be involved in these links.
Huijsen, sat on fresh grass in the new club performance center, looked in a relaxed mood. Big money and Big Move did not work him; “I’m very calm,” he said, “I really don’t focus on it, now there’s no time, I’m just focusing on the well completion of the season.
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“My dad is my agent, repairing everything, don’t read anything, I don’t think much about it, I’m just focusing on my football and working hard.”
Huijsen was also COY also on the edition clause, “I just focused on the production of history in this club,” he says with a smile and I believe him.
His teammates call him a “cold guy” – and you can see why. Whether it’s a price tag on his shoulders, he just loves his football.
Bournemouth has the fourth best home defensive record in the highest flight, all thanks to the youngest partnership in the Premier League center. It’s really the case if you’re good enough, you’re old enough.
Huijsen joined Bournemouth from Juventus last summer
Huijsen added: “We have a lot of good young players; we have players who can take a big step or worth a lot of money. It shows how smart the club was with searching, invested in players and trusting young players.
He added: “It is not easy to trust young players in the Great League like Premier League. That’s what this club has done and it is paid.”
The heart of their defensive resistance, along with 20-year-old Huijsen, is 22-year-old Illie Zavarnyi-Katera is also monitored by clubs at the upper end of the football pyramid.
And that should not be a surprise. Since his arrival at the Dynamo Kyije club in January 2023 he has also evolved into an excellent defender and improved during this season.
The twenty -year debut in March debuted in Spain
Huijsen has not only made his debut in Spain in the last few weeks – after he changed loyalty from the Netherlands – but had such an impressive first season in England. Objectives, clean leaves and the ability to keep calm on the ball are all attributes from the defender these days.
Zabarnyi knows the importance of a solid relationship and how much is the key to Bournemouth’s defensive success.
“It comes with training, comes with more games you play together, you know when to cover each other and that helps the relationship. You have to support each other. Yes, we are young, but they don’t feel like we are young.”
Bournemouth boasts a better home defense than Aston Villa, Man City, Newcastle and Chelsea, such as their impressive home form this season.
However, their recent form is a problem and it can cost Europe. No wins in six Premier League games, although it could change quickly. Victory against Fulham and they jump white frog on the gate difference.
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For the first time, Bournemouth sees their state -of -the -art training facilities in Canford Magna and set off on the pitch. Credit: AFC Bournemouth
Závarnyi explained: “We haven’t deserved anything for the past few weeks. Now we have to be more concentrated. We had time to work on small things and show everyone, including us that we could win matches.”
Huijsen added: “We are only three points from the first eight best. We have to go seven games, so there’s more than enough time. Every team in the season has this period, everything is still open and we have a lot to play.”
Bournemouth could only be lucky this season, because European places could mix until 10, but before they worry about which place leaving them where there is European competition, games must start winning again. And it must start again Fulham.
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