DEAN HUIJSEN has a hefty release clause built into his Bournemouth contract – as Real Madrid and Manchester United eye a summer swoop.
The Spanish defender, 19, has attracted interest from clubs around Europe after an impressive breakthrough season.
Huijsen has helped the Cherries surge up the league in a surprise European push.
The 19-year-old joined Bournemouth from Juventus in a £12.6million deal.
He has played 19 times this season, scoring twice and helping Andoni Iraola’s men to fifth place.
According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Huijsen has a £50million release clause in his contract.
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The fee can be activated by any club in the summer window.
As such, it could be that Huijsen has his pick of Europe’s elite come July.
Man United boss Ruben Amorim is a big admirer of Huijsen – but the Red Devils face stiff competition from Real Madrid.
Amsterdam-born Huijsen, 19, started his career in Spain and is a Spanish citizen after his family moved there when he was five.
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He only made one appearance for Juventus before being shipped out on loan to Roma.
Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Milan are also said to be interested in signing the youngster.
Huijsen signed a six-year deal at the Vitality Stadium last summer.
And he admits he is “grateful” to ex-boss Jose Mourinho for helping to launch his career at Roma.
Huijsen played 13 times in Serie A under the former Chelsea and Man United coach.
He told the Guardian: “Jose was great even though I wasn’t with him for too long.
“He was really good to me and he gave me an opportunity and I’ll always be grateful for that.
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“He believed in me and I think someone that big believing in you is very special, especially for a young guy coming through.
“For someone that big to say what he said is really special and it only gives you confidence as a player.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
