Huijsen presented as new Real Madrid player
"We madridistas are delighted because one of those great players who burst onto the football scene with the strength to inspire us for many years to come has joined our club," said president Florentino Pérez.
Dean Huijsen was presented as a new Real Madrid player. The event took place at Real Madrid City and began with a video showing the young footballer's career. President Florentino Pérez then took the floor: "Today is another special day for Real Madrid fans, as we are about to set off for the United States to take on our next big challenge: the FIFA Club World Cup."
"We have a great team with players who have marked an era and allowed us to experience moments that are now part of the history of our club and the history of football. And we want to continue building together on the path we inherited from the great figures of Real Madrid throughout our history, with great talent and exceptional players who will help us continue to enhance the legend of the most beloved, admired, and successful club in the world. That is why we madridistas are so happy today. Because one of those great players who burst onto the football scene with the strength to inspire us for many years to come has joined our club. Today, we welcome Dean Huijsen to Real Madrid."
Words for his family
"Dear Dean, welcome to Real Madrid. From today, this will be your new home because that is what you wanted. You have chosen to defend this badge and this shirt because that has been your dream since you were a child, as we have just seen in those images that will have been particularly emotional for your family: your parents and your siblings, who are here with you today on one of the most important days of your life. They know how hard you have worked and all the sacrifices you have had to make to become, at the age of 20, one of the world's greatest centre-backs."
A new challenge
"At 20 years of age, you have shown that your football is admired by all fans, with a special talent for playing elegant football and already being a modern centre-back ready for the present and the future, and to win with Real Madrid. Many of the big European clubs wanted you. But you were clear from the outset that you wanted to be here with us to build your own history. We therefore thank you for your desire to be part of the best club in the world, Real Madrid. You arrive at Real Madrid full of enthusiasm and ready to embark on a journey that will be the greatest challenge of your professional career. You have already shown that you are one of the great players to have burst onto the football scene in recent years."
Real Madrid values
"The values of this shirt will make you feel from the very first moment that here, no one gives up until the last second of every game. That is what our fans will ask of you, and they will also get behind you until that last breath. Dear Dean, welcome home, welcome to Real Madrid."
Huijsen: "I'm joining the best club in the world and I'm here to give my all"
"I want to thank the president and the club for their trust. I've wanted to be here since day one, since they called me, I didn't consider any other team. I'm joining the best club in the world, and I'm here to give my all. I'm going to work as hard as I can and remain humble. Hopefully, we can win lots of trophies together, starting with the Club World Cup. Madrid is the club of my life, and I hope to be here for many years to come. Hala Madrid."