Following his son’s high-profile £50 million move to Real Madrid, Dean Huijsen’s father and agent, Donald, has spoken about his son’s challenging exit from Juventus. The transfer marks a significant step up for the 20-year-old defender, who was with Premier League side Bournemouth just last season after being sold by the Italian club.
😮 A Sudden and Shocking Exit
Donald Huijsen described the moment his son was told to leave Juventus as a complete shock for their family. He explained that Dean was well-integrated in Turin, spoke Italian fluently, and was liked by everyone from teammates to staff. According to his father, the news of his departure was unexpected and difficult to understand, as they were given no clear reason for the sudden decision.
✈️ A Difficult Conversation
Donald shared that the conversation with the club’s management was direct and left no room for discussion. He said that both sporting director Giuntoli and then-manager Thiago Motta were firm in telling Dean he was no longer part of the team’s plans. The defender was instructed that he had to leave and was no longer permitted to train with the first team, which his father described as a harsh way to handle the situation.
🤔 New Challenges at Real Madrid
Despite the difficult departure from Juventus, Huijsen has secured a dream move to one of the world’s biggest clubs. However, his adjustment is still in progress. In a recent 5-2 loss to Atlético Madrid, he found it challenging to cope with the physical strength of the opposing forwards. This performance may offer some insight into why Juventus felt he wasn’t ready for their first team. As he settles in, Huijsen may be rotated in upcoming games to help him adapt to the defensive demands at Real Madrid.
