Mourinho manages to revive a €63 million signing

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Dean Huijsen, 21-year-old center-back and player for Real Madrid, has become one of José Mourinho's key players in this early LaLiga season. The defender has played every minute of the championship and solidified his position after his performance against Betis, despite the 1-0 defeat at La Cartuja.

The result marked the first league stumble for the white team this season but did not alter the defensive hierarchy established by Mourinho. Huijsen once again started, this time alongside Ibrahima Konaté, and continues his full minutes streak after four matchdays.

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Dean Huijsen, untouchable for José Mourinho

José Mourinho's commitment to Dean Huijsen is supported by his lineup choices. The center-back is the only Real Madrid defender to have played every minute in this early LaLiga period, a continuity he shares within the squad with players such as Thibaut Courtois and Kylian Mbappé.

Against Betis, Mourinho fielded a defensive line consisting of Denzel Dumfries, Konaté, Huijsen, and Marc Cucurella. The Spaniard retained his spot after previously sharing the central defense with other teammates, confirming that rotation affects his partner but not his place in the starting eleven.

His performance at La Cartuja also drew positive feedback within a defeat. Huijsen excelled in defensive actions and ball distribution, qualities that had already marked his time in the Premier League. In France and Spain, his progress once again positions him as one to watch within the new Madrid structure.

Additionally, the Portuguese coach is familiar with the center-back from a previous spell. Huijsen was loaned to Roma during the 2023/24 season after stints at Juventus and Bournemouth before moving to Spanish football.

Real Madrid paid around 63 million for Huijsen

The club's investment also clarifies the magnitude of his role. Real Madrid signed Dean Huijsen in May 2025 after triggering his £50 million release clause, an operation valued at approximately 62-63 million euros.

The defender penned a five-year contract, from June 1, 2025, to June 30, 2030. Prior to his Bernabéu arrival, he had played 34 matches for Bournemouth in all competitions, scoring three goals.

His first season in Madrid had periods of less continuity, but the beginning of this campaign has altered his situation. Mourinho has used him consistently, and the player has responded by accumulating all available minutes in the early games.

The next test for Dean Huijsen will come in European competition. Real Madrid hosts Inter Milan on September 8 in their Champions League debut, a match where Mourinho will face several absences in midfield and might even rely on the center-back's ability to participate in the build-up play from advanced positions.

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