Huijsen has chosen Actual and can return to Spain the place he grew up, enjoying for Costa Unida CF academy in Marbella and Malaga’s youth group.
Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso, who is ready to exchange Carlo Ancelotti as Actual supervisor, has been instrumental within the determination to signal the defender and prioritised signing a younger centre-back.
Huijsen joined Bournemouth from Juventus final summer time for a charge of £12.6m.
The Netherlands-born defender has made 34 appearances in all competitions for the Cherries this season, scoring thrice.
Huijsen is ready to develop into Madrid’s second signing from the Premier League this summer time, with Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold additionally set to maneuver to the Spanish capital.
Huijsen was topic of a world tug-of-war between the Netherlands, the place he was born, and Spain, the place he was raised.
He opted to play for Spain, and made his debut for the 2024 European Championship winners towards the Netherlands in March 2025.
Spain supervisor Luis de la Fuente, who gave Huijsen his worldwide debut, says the defender is “prepared” for the transfer to the Bernabeu.
“I see him – if nothing will get in the best way – as able to enjoying for any group,” De La Fuente informed BBC Sport.
“I do not see any limits. Huijsen is having an important season within the Premier League and is prepared. I am positive he’ll maintain bettering with time, naturally.”
