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Dean Huijsen aims to regain form at Real Madrid after World Cup omission

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 6:15 PM

Last updated Jul 11, 2026

Dean Huijsen aims to regain form at Real Madrid after World Cup omission

Summary

Dean Huijsen embarks on the 2026-27 season with Real Madrid, looking to improve after a challenging first year. The 21-year-old center-back struggled for consistent performances and was excluded from Spain's World Cup squad. His opportunity to impress comes with the arrival of manager Jose Mourinho, who previously praised Huijsen's talent at Roma. Real Madrid remains confident in Huijsen despite his initial challenges and seeks to see progress in his performance as he competes for a starting position.

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•Huijsen began his Real Madrid tenure with promise but saw a dip in form.
•He was left out of Spain's World Cup squad prior to the new season.
•Mourinho's return presents a chance for Huijsen to revitalize his career.
•Real Madrid invested €58 million in Huijsen, the most for a defender in club history.
•Competition for starting spots includes Antonio Rudiger and Eder Militao.

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6:15 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid defender has the perfect opportunity to rediscover best form after World Cup snub

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Dean Huijsen enters the new season with plenty to prove after a disappointing first year at Real Madrid.The 21-year-old center-back, who came through Malaga’s academy before spells with Juventus, Ro...
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