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“We Need To Get This Emerging Star Anyhow”, Arsenal And Barcelona Fight For The Signing Of The 17-Year-Old Centre Back

Arsenal Rohit Sarkar · June 5, 2023

According to many sources, both Arsenal and Barcelona are interested in signing talented Dutch central defender Dean Huijsen from Juventus before his contract expires in 2024

Calciomercato reports that Arsenal and Barcelona are aware of the status of Dean Huijsen, a 17-year-old Dutch defensive star now playing for Juventus. Massimiliano Allegri may gradually incorporate the promising young defender into his starting lineup at centre-back because of the high regard in which he is held.

Juve has several talented young players who they believe have great futures. Promising possibilities like Alessandro Riccio and Dean Huijsen are emerging from their junior system. They might be incorporated into the first squad in the near future.

After Juventus’ victory over Rijeka in a friendly match, Massimiliano Allegri had high comments for Huijsen. The 17-year-old defensive phenom from the Netherlands started in a back three and had a terrific game. The manager’s words on the defender indicated a desire to include him in the first squad.

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Who will get Dean Huijsen? Arsenal or FC Barcelona?

The 17-year-old’s approach and output have already drawn comparisons to that of former Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt. Huijsen has what it takes to make it to the top level, even though he still has a long way to go before he can match the performance of Bayern Munich’s star player.

It’s possible that Juventus isn’t very concerned about his contract status right now. Huijsen, however, will not be renewed on his current contract after the summer of 2024. Since there has been no mention of a contract extension, teams like Arsenal and Barcelona are on high alert. They may make an offer to the Serie A heavyweights.

Barcelona is looking to add a few first-team players that can help strengthen their roster. They are also keeping a close watch on young talents from other countries, such as Vitor Roque. If his price is reasonable, the 17-year-old Dutch defensive star might become a strong target for the Catalans.

Huijsen may flourish under Xavi Hernandez’s guidance. He may also get insight from the club’s younger defensive players. The 17-year-old Dutch defensive star may look up to players like Ronald Araujo, Eric Garcia, and Jules Kounde.

What’s next for him?

Meanwhile, reports indicate that Arsenal is looking to recruit a young defender who can grow with the club. Mikel Arteta’s strategy with a young, talented central defender has just paid off with William Saliba. Huijsen may learn from and grow into a top-rated future star since there are many such role models available to him at Arsenal.

Arsenal is presently looking to add a winger and a midfielder to its roster. Mykhaylo Mudryk is their top priority. Arteta will continue to work on improving his first-team roster to make a championship run. He is still considering bringing in a young player or two from somewhere. So the interest in Huijsen may be genuine.

Arsenal’s youth program has produced a number of talented players thus far. It’s possible that Arteta may offer them a lot more opportunities in the near future. Arteta would be interested in signing Huijsen since he is still seen as a promising young player.

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