TRANSFER MARKET
The fortune that FC Barcelona should pay for the great revelation of the Premier
Published:19/02/2025 - 20:43h
Updated:20/02/2025 - 06:25h
Barça has set its sights on Dean Huijsen to strengthen the center of its defense. The Catalans should pay around 55 million euros for the Dutchman
Dean Huijsen is set to be one of the major attractions of the upcoming summer transfer market. The 19-year-old center-back has established himself as one of the great sensations of the Premier League at Bournemouth, where he has become an 'untouchable' for Andoni Iraola and is gaining more and more responsibility in the heart of the defense, aiming to become one of the best in his position despite his young age.
Born in Amsterdam but naturalized Spanish, the defender has already been called up to Spain's U-21 team thanks to his spectacular performance, and his attributes (he is 1.97m tall, is ambidextrous, and excels in his footwork) make him a true 'gem' ahead of the transfer window, with several of the continent's top clubs interested in his situation, with FC Barcelona being one of them.
The Catalans, despite having the signing of Jonathan Tah well advanced, have set their sights on the young star of the 'cherries' due to the risk of a possible departure of Ronald Araujo. The player is a familiar face for the club, which in 2021 was involved in a bidding war with Real Madrid to sign him when he was playing for Málaga, although he ultimately decided to join Juventus.
The price that Barça should pay for Huijsen
Now, four years later, Huijsen is back on the radar of the two giants of Spain, who will have to pay a significantly higher price than they could have paid back then for his signing. According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, the defender could leave the Vitality Stadium for a figure around 55 million euros.
A price that, at first glance, seems high, but considering the present and, above all, the projection of the player, could make him a 'bargain'. In England, they are aware of this, which is why clubs like Liverpool and Tottenham are also closely monitoring him. The competition will not be easy, but if they decide to pursue his signing, at Can Barça they trust they can convince him with the ambitious winning project, full of young stars, being built under the guidance of Hansi Flick.
