Both Xabi Alonso and Simone Inzaghi will make their touchline debuts for their new teams on Wednesday at the Club World Cup, with Real Madrid and Al-Hilal set to square off in their opening match of the competition.

New Real Madrid signing Dean Huijsen has expressed his joy and excitement in his first interview with Real Madrid TV. The young centre-back, full of emotion, admitted that joining the club is a

Dean Huijsen said he wanted to be at Real Madrid "from day one" as he was presented as the club's first summer signing on Tuesday.

Dean Huijsen was linked with Liverpool but ended up joining Real Madrid after the Spanish giant triggered the release clause in the center-back's Bournemouth contract

Dean Huijsen thanked former coach Jose Mourinho and talked about his “idol” Sergio Ramos as the center back was introduced by Real Madrid in what he called “the best day” of his life.

The likes of Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester United and Newcastle and were all credited with a strong interest in Huijsen before the Spain international agreed personal terms with Los Blancos.

New Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen says the Spanish giants are the club of his life after signing from Bournemouth.