Real Madrid is set to become stronger next season. They have effectively confirmed the signing of 'the future of Spanish defense,' Dean Haviason (20, Bournemouth). This move is an effort to recover from the humiliation of having already secured an empty-handed season despite having Kylian Mbappé (27), Vinicius Junior (25), and Jude Bellingham (22) in their squad.

Italian transfer market expert Nicolo Schira reported on the 15th (Korean time) through his social media that "Haviason is leaving Bournemouth to join Real Madrid. It has been confirmed that the contract is completed! The transfer fee is 60 million euros (approximately 93.9 billion won). The contract period is until 2031."

Spain's Marca also reported the same. The outlet explained, "The transfer of Haviason to Real Madrid has already been agreed upon. Only practical work remains to formalize the transfer." Real Madrid plans to pay 60 million euros to activate Haviason's buyout clause, and Bournemouth accepted the condition of partitioning the payments into three installments.

European football transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano noted, "Bournemouth has approved the conditions proposed by Real Madrid regarding Haviason's transfer. It is a 50 million pound (approximately 92.6 billion won) buyout clause valid until the end of 2026. The inter-club transaction has been completed. Haviason has always prioritized Madrid. Only the final green light was needed to finalize negotiations with the player's side."

Haviason's former team, Juventus, will also receive part of the revenue. Juventus is expected to share 10% of the proceeds from this transfer as part of a previous agreement made with Bournemouth. Additionally, clubs like Málaga and San Felix, where Haviason played during his youth, will also receive a portion of the funds through UEFA solidarity contributions.

Born in 2005, Haviason is a tall defender standing at 197 cm. Although he is still at an early age, he has already earned recognition by playing two matches for the Spain national team. Not only does he excel in aerial duels, but as a Spaniard, he is also evaluated as having excellent build-up ability using both feet.

After developing in the Juventus youth team, Haviason joined Bournemouth last summer. Last season, he didn't get many opportunities while on loan at AS Roma, but as soon as he entered the Premier League this season, he established himself as a key defender. His performance this season includes 34 matches, 3 goals, and 1 assist across all competitions.

Naturally, he received a flood of love calls. Premier League clubs like Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal, and Newcastle United, as well as Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, all had their eyes on Haviason. Bayern wanted to sell Kim Min-jae for a reasonable amount this summer and recruit Haviason.

The British BBC stated, "Haviason, who transferred from Juventus to Bournemouth last summer, has emerged as one of the top-level ball-playing center-backs in European football over the past 12 months. A tug-of-war has also ensued between the Netherlands and Spain regarding him, as he holds dual nationality."

Now Haviason is ready to move to a bigger team. According to the BBC, when choosing his next destination, he prioritizes securing playing time for continued development and qualifying for the UEFA Champions League (UCL).

Haviason's final destination appears to be Real Madrid. Previously, outlets like Sky Sports and the BBC reported that, being Spanish, he would prioritize a move to Real Madrid if he received a good offer from them. Essentially, Real Madrid held the reins.

Real Madrid, which had been relatively passive, ultimately has appointed Haviason as the next generation of defensive leaders. According to Marca, despite concerns about his lack of experience, Real Madrid decided to recruit him after witnessing his performance at Bournemouth. Additionally, considering the defensive rotation issues caused by the injuries of David Alaba and Antonio Rüdiger, they chose Haviason, who can be utilized immediately.

Despite receiving offers from as many as 8 clubs, Haviason decided to wear the jersey of Real Madrid, a team he has dreamed of since childhood. Marca explained that "Real Madrid plans to include Haviason in the roster for the FIFA Club World Cup during the registration period from June 1 to 10, stating that thanks to the structure of the contract, where only the buyout needs to be paid, the player registration will be completed very quickly."

Real Madrid is preparing for a new era with Haviason on board. They are set to undertake a major overhaul this summer. Firstly, it has been confirmed that Carlo Ancelotti, who has been managing the team since 2021, will leave for the Brazil national team.

The next head coach is expected to be Xabi Alonso. Although an official announcement has yet to be made, it is a widely known open secret. He has already said goodbye to Bayer Leverkusen and is ready to return to his former team. Romano announced on the 12th, "Alonso is heading to Real Madrid! His contract as the new manager is confirmed until 2028," while shouting his signature phrase, 'Here we go.'

Alonso, who will take charge of Real Madrid starting with the Club World Cup, is already restructuring the squad. According to Romano, he has requested the club for one more center-back and one left-back before the Club World Cup, which seems to be the reason why Real Madrid is quickly wrapping up Haviason's transfer.

Real Madrid's signing of right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold is also imminent. A lifelong Liverpool player, he is expected to join Real Madrid on a free transfer. However, it has been reported that Real Madrid wants him to become part of the team alongside coach Alonso and Haviason starting with the Club World Cup, but they have not yet received Liverpool's consent.

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