Dean Huijsen was linked with Liverpool but ended up joining Real Madrid after the Spanish giant triggered the release clause in the center-back's Bournemouth contract

Dean Huijsen said he wanted to be at Real Madrid "from day one" as he was presented as the club's first summer signing on Tuesday.

Dean Huijsen held his first press conference after being unveiled as a Real Madrid player, and he thanked Jose Mourinho.

The likes of Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester United and Newcastle and were all credited with a strong interest in Huijsen before the Spain international agreed personal terms with Los Blancos.

Dean Huijsen joined his former Bournemouth teammates to respond to Illia Zabarnyi's emotional message amid transfer speculation.

As starts to the transfer window go, it has been impressive by Liverpool. The Premier League champions have already signed Jeremie Frimpong and are closing in on deals for his former Bayer Leverkusen team-mate Florian Wirtz as well as Bournemouth's Milos Kerkez.

Real Madrid's new signing Dean Huijsen has said he wants "to be like Sergio Ramos," praising the former Madrid captain as his "idol."

Dean Huijsen thanked former coach Jose Mourinho and talked about his “idol” Sergio Ramos as the center back was introduced by Real Madrid in what he called “the best day” of his life.

New Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen says the Spanish giants are the club of his life after signing from Bournemouth.