"All the best my friend"- Dean Huijsen gets welcome message from club legend Sergio Ramos after Madrid move

In a touching move highlighting the unity in football, legendary Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos sent a heartwarming welcome message to Dean Huijsen after his landmark transfer to the club. Ramos shared an Instagram story featuring Huijsen’s presentation at the Santiago Bernabeu, accompanied by the message, “All the best, my friend.” The gesture was especially meaningful, as Huijsen has long regarded Ramos as his footballing idol.20-year-old Dutch-born Spanish national Dean Huijsen has completed an official transfer from AFC Bournemouth to Real Madrid for a fee of £50m. The transfer, which is due to kick in from 1 June 2025, will see Huijsen sign a five-year contract with the Spanish heavyweights, expiring in 2030. It's a slight deviation away from the often successful route adopted by most talented young Dutch players, such as top youngsters in at Chelsea and Liverpool and Arsenal and Bayern Munich, who have attracted interest from around Europe, to follow, but it's clear that like so many before him, Huijsen has had a dream to play for Real Madrid and he's not going to let the opportunity slip by.Dean Huijsen's path in football started in Malaga's academy before he made the move to Juventus, where he was able to continue developing as a talent. He gained first-team experience with a loan spell at Roma and was transferred to Bournemouth in July 2024. At the end of his debut season in the Premier League, Huijsen featured in 34 games and netted three league goals. His defensive skills and performances quickly led to links with Europe's top clubs.Sergio Ramos’s note to Huijsen is more than a welcome: It’s an emblematic handover. Huijsen has admitted to being a big fan of Ramos and said: "My idol is Sergio Ramos. For me, he is the best center-back of all time. He’s got it all; he’s a legend.” This respect illustrates how there has been excellence at the back throughout time at Real Madrid.Also Read: Official: Dean Huijsen becomes Real Madrid player with deal through 2030With Real Madrid entering a new era of Xabi Alonso possibly set to take over the reins soon, Huijsen is a clear indication that the club is investing in its youth- among others, a new son is here to strengthen their backline. Ahead of the Club World Cup, Huijsen is readying himself for the stage on which he’d like to make his debut and follow in the footsteps of his idol Sergio Ramos.