Guardiola Pushes to Block Real Madrid Move and Secure Signing for Manchester City

For several months now, Dean Huijsen has been strongly linked with a move to Real Madrid. The young Spanish international has been performing exceptionally well at Bournemouth, despite being only 19 years old. He is under contract until 2030 and has a market value of €18 million, attracting interest from multiple top clubs—including Manchester City and Real Madrid.

According to GiveMeSport, Manchester City has recently joined the race to sign Huijsen. Real Madrid previously attempted to bring him in a few years ago, but the player chose a different path at the time, believing it was the best option for his development. However, he has never hidden his admiration for the Spanish giants.

Sources from RealMadridExclusivo confirm that Pep Guardiola is highly interested in the young defender. The City manager is keen to prevent Real Madrid from pairing Huijsen with Raúl Asencio in the future. Guardiola sees immense potential in the player, given his age and impressive physical attributes for a defender. Many believe he is destined to become one of the best center-backs in the world.

Decision Still Pending

Although Real Madrid is very interested in Huijsen, they have not yet made a final decision on his signing. The club is currently satisfied with Raúl Asencio and is also waiting to assess the recovery progress of David Alaba and Éder Militão after their injuries. If both players return to full form, they could continue contributing at a high level for several more years—especially Militão. This scenario could limit Real Madrid’s need for another top-tier defensive signing.

As a result, other clubs are trying to accelerate negotiations to convince Huijsen before making an official move. For now, Bournemouth does not seem willing to facilitate his departure, as he is under a long-term contract. Additionally, since the Premier League does not have release clauses, any transfer would require direct negotiations with the club, potentially leading to a bidding war. In such a case, Real Madrid has made it clear that they will not engage in an auction.