Alexander-Arnold and Antoine Semenyo respond to Dean Huijsen’s emotional message
Former Bournemouth star Dean Huijsen posted a passionate message on social media that caught the attention of both current and former teammates.
Bournemouth enjoyed a record-breaking 2024/25 campaign, securing their highest ever points tally in the Premier League and earning widespread praise for their progress.
But that success has brought with it inevitable interest in their key players with Huijsen already sealing a high-profile move to Real Madrid.
His former centre-back partner Illia Zabarnyi is now attracting interest from PSG, with a number of other Bournemouth stars also expected to be targeted in the summer window.
Now, Huijsen shared an emotional message with fans after making his first start for Real Madrid, expressing his pride and gratitude that drew a strong reaction from former and current teammates.
Dean Huijsen reacts after Real Madrid debut in Club World Cup
Huijsen made his debut for Real Madrid as they were held to a draw against Al-Hilal in the Club World Cup.
The former Bournemouth defender shared a heartfelt message on Instagram following the match, writing: “Moment I’ll remember for a lifetime: my first official white shirt game. What a pride!
“Unfortunately, we have not started this competition as we wanted to. We will grow stronger in the next.”
His post drew a flurry of reactions, with new teammate Vinicius Jr responding with an applause emoji, while former teammates Kepa Arrizabalaga and Daniel Jebbison also left supportive emojis in the comments.
Others to engage with the post included Antoine Semenyo, Jude Bellingham and Trent Alexander-Arnold, who faced criticism from Liverpool fans for his recent display.
Huijsen only joined Bournemouth last year, but his standout performances quickly drew interest from across Europe. Newcastle, Arsenal, and Liverpool were all tracking the Spanish defender before he opted for a move to Los Blancos — a switch simply too big to pass up.
Tottenham to plot £70m move for Antoine Semenyo
Huijsen may not be the only key player Bournemouth lose this summer, with Antoine Semenyo also linked with a move away.
Football Insider has revealed that Tottenham have been told a bid in the region of £70million for Semenyo would be accepted, amid growing interest in the Ghana international.
Spurs are actively targeting a new winger, particularly as they look to hijack Manchester United’s pursuit of Bryan Mbeumo.
Semenyo enjoyed a breakthrough campaign in the 2024/25 season, netting 13 goals and playing a crucial role in Bournemouth’s record Premier League finish. With top clubs circling, he could be the next high-profile departure from the south coast.