Bournemouth complete signing of Dean Huijsen from Juventus after the defender snubbed interest from Bundesliga heavyweights to work with Cherries boss Andoni Iraola

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Huijsen made one appearance for Juventus before going out on loan to Roma
The 19-year-old was born in Netherlands but has represented Spain U21 level
The defender has opted to snub interest from other clubs to work with Iraola

By Lewis Browning and Simon Jones

Published: 00:43 BST, 31 July 2024 | Updated: 00:54 BST, 31 July 2024

Bournemouth have completed the signing of Dean Huijsen from Juventus.

The South Coast club agreed a fee just short of £13m rising to £15m for the 6ft 5ins centre back who was on loan at Roma last season.

Stuttgart and Wolfsburg also made moves for the Dutch-born Spain U21 international but he is keen to work with Andoni Iraola and play in the Premier League.

The 19-year-old began his career at Costa United before moving to Malaga in 2015. He joined the Italian giants in 2018 and eventfully made his debut against AC Milan in October.

He made a total of 13 appearances for Daniele De Rossi's side last season and scored two goals as finished outside the Champions League qualification spots in sixth.

Bournemouth have completed their fourth signing of the summer in adding Dean Huijsen

Bundesliga sides Stuttgart and Wolfsburg were interested in signing the young defender but he is keen on working with the Cherries boss Andoni Iraola

The Cherries held Arsenal to a 1-1 draw in the second and final match of their pre-season tour of the United States on Wednesday night. Antoine Semenyo's 73rd-minute effort cancelled out the earlier strike of Fabio Vieira.

The Gunners did however claimed the bragging rights in the contest after prevailing 5-4 in the subsequent penalty shoot-out.

Juventus will use the funds towards their bid to sign West Ham target Jean-Clair Todibo from Nice.

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