The arrival of a new talent at Real Madrid is always an event scrutinized with a magnifying glass. Dean Huijsen, a promising 20 -year -old defender, is no exception to the rule. Presented with great fanfare alongside President Florentino Pérez, the young Spaniard, who qualified Madrid as
“Club of his life”, Finally discovered the number he will carry on the Merengue tunic. A symbolic moment, often steeped in history or personal ambition for players. Behind each flocking sometimes hides an anecdote, a tribute or a superstition. For Huijsen, whose idol is none other than the emblematic Sergio Ramos, one could have expected a reference to the former captain. But the truth is much more pragmatic and … unexpected.
The mystery of “24”: the surprising truth revealed!
So why number 24? The answer, delivered by Dean Huijsen himself during his presentation, has something to disarray lovers of strong symbols. Far from a hidden meaning or a calculated tribute, the reason is of disarming simplicity: “The 24th was the one that was available,” he candidly admitted. A revelation which contrasts with the usual speeches, but which perhaps underlines the humility and the pragmatism of the young player, more concentrated on the field than on digital details. For him, the essential was elsewhere: “Madrid is the best club in the world and there is no other like him. »»
A message from his idol, Sergio Ramos
If the choice of the number was made by default, Huijsen was still entitled to a time loaded with emotion. Her “Bigger idol, the best central defender in history”Sergio Ramos, personally sent him a message on the day of the formalization of his transfer. A strong gesture from the former captain, which Huijsen remembers having seen for the first time in the 2014 Champions League final, where Ramos had scored a memorable goal. “I would not remember only one thing,” said Huijsen, visibly touched by the attention of his model.
Huijsen, new Real defender
Ready to give everything for the “club of his life”
Beyond the anecdote of the number, it was Dean Huijsen's determination and ambition that marked his presentation. Arrived from Bournemouth, it is the first recruit of the Xabi Alonso era and represents the most expensive defensive acquisition in the history of the club.
“I come to the best club in the world and I am here to give everything with humility, and I hope that we can win many trophies together,” He said, thanking his family and the president. A winner's mentality that he intends to put at the service of the team from the Club World Cup.
The “24”: a number to write your own story?
Finally, if the number 24 was not chosen for its symbolism, it could well become the one under which Dean Huijse will write its own legend at Real Madrid. With his talent, his humility and the dubbing of his idol Sergio Ramos, the young defender has all the cards in hand to mark the history of the club. The pragmatism of his choice of number does not detract from the immense expectation surrounding his arrival. Madrid supporters now hope that this “24” will become synonymous with success and titles.
