"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 said he wanted to be at Real Madrid "from day one" as he was presented as the club's first summer signing on Tuesday.

Dean Huijsen held his first press conference after being unveiled as a Real Madrid player, and he thanked Jose Mourinho.

Arsenal are convinced they have the player locked in, although the signing is still pending. As such, Madrid are already considering alternative solutions.

Dean Huijsen was linked with Liverpool but ended up joining Real Madrid after the Spanish giant triggered the release clause in the center-back's Bournemouth contract

The likes of Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester United and Newcastle and were all credited with a strong interest in Huijsen before the Spain international agreed personal terms with Los Blancos.

“Mr Di Stefano (the club icon was in attendance as honorary president), Mr Perez, ladies and gentlemen. Being part of Real Madrid is a dream come true. Thank you very much and Hala Madrid,” were the England international’s first words as a Madrid player. A shirtless boy even jumped onto the pitch and dodged security to greet Beckham.

Dean Huijsen thanked former coach Jose Mourinho and talked about his "idol" Sergio Ramos as the center back was introduced by Real Madrid in what he called "the best day" of his life.

Real Madrid's new signing Dean Huijsen has said he wants "to be like Sergio Ramos," praising the former Madrid captain as his "idol."

Real Madrid have officially announced two massive signings this summer in Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen. There is word, however, that they have completed a third transfer as well.The player