The president of Real Madrid, Florentino Pérez, welcomed Spanish center Dean Huijsen on Tuesday, describing him as «one of those great players who burst onto the football scene with the necessary strength to excite us for many years» and as a «modern center ready to succeed» at the Madrid team.
«We, Madridistas, are happy, very happy, because one of those great players who burst onto the football scene with the necessary strength to excite us for many years is joining our club today. Today we welcome Dean Huijsen to Real Madrid,» Pérez said during the player’s presentation at Ciudad Real Madrid.
The president emphasized that the center has «chosen» Real Madrid to be his «new home.» «You have chosen to defend this badge and this shirt because it was your childhood dream. As we have just seen in these images, which must have especially moved your family, your parents, and your brothers who are with you on one of the most important days of your life. They know all the hard work and sacrifice you have put in to become one of the top centers in the world at the age of 20,» he underscored.
Pérez detailed Huijsen’s journey through the youth system of «a friendly and beloved team» like Málaga CF, from where he made the leap to Juventus where he «demonstrated all the football you carry inside until your debut in Serie A, one of the most demanding leagues in the world,» which was «a great benefit» for his clubs, but also «for Real Madrid.»
«Your progression was growing, and you were already one of the centers with the most future in Europe. This growth led you to the Premier League, and at Bournemouth, you have established yourself as one of the best centers in one of the most prestigious leagues in the world,» Pérez continued, emphasizing that the club is «proud that you are already part of the Spanish national team.»
The Madrid president told Huijsen that «at 20 years old, you have shown that your football provokes the admiration of all fans, with a special talent to develop an elegant football and already be a modern center ready for the present and the future, and to succeed at Real Madrid.» «Many of the top European clubs wanted to have you, but you were clear from the first moment that you wanted to be with us to build your own story. That’s why we thank you for your eagerness to be part of the best club in the world,» he affirmed.
«You arrive at Real Madrid full of hopes and ready to embark on a journey that will be the greatest challenge of your professional career. But despite your youth, you have already shown that we are facing one of the great players who have burst onto the football scene in recent years. Your desire brings you to succeed at our club,» the leader added.
He reminded the player that he will be living with «a new family, that of Real Madrid,» and that he will «immediately understand» that all the club’s successes are «thanks to the unity of all.» «And of a fact that is differential, and that I want to tell you because the players of Real Madrid, besides being extraordinary, are Madridistas, they feel this badge and transmit the values that have been and will continue to be the essence of Real Madrid,» he expressed.
Pérez highlighted the values of the Madrid shirt such as «work, sacrifice, constant improvement, camaraderie, respect, humility, and solidarity.» «We are convinced that these values are what brought you here. Madridistas will accompany you every day and give you the strength to continue achieving goals that may seem impossible,» he pointed out.
He also spoke to Huijsen about the Santiago Bernabéu, where he will feel «the passion of Madridismo and everything that any player who wears this shirt is capable of experiencing.» «Dear Dean, today is a day to enjoy with those who love you the most and who have supported you throughout your career. All this sacrifice is rewarded today with this long-awaited moment. From now on, you have to keep fighting to achieve what you most desire, which is to win titles and triumphs with Real Madrid,» he declared.
«The values of this shirt will make you feel from the very beginning that here no one gives up until the last moment in every game. That is what our fans will demand of you, who will also accompany you to that last breath. Today you begin your story with Real Madrid, great emotions await you here, and your adventure starts with the Club World Cup, which has us Madridistas from all continents excited. We wish you the best, and we are convinced that together we will share many joys,» he concluded.
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