In a rare moment of transfer honesty, Andoni Iraola has pulled back the curtain on his approach to squad building, just as Chelsea intensifies its pursuit of Dean Huijsen, the highly rated 19-year-old Juventus centre-back currently on loan at Roma.
The Spanish tactician’s revelation comes as clubs across Europe circle Huijsen, widely regarded as one of the brightest defensive prospects in world football. Iraola’s comments, though not explicitly naming Huijsen, reflect the strategic pressure top managers face when navigating the modern transfer market — where potential and price tags collide.
As Chelsea move swiftly to secure defensive reinforcements, Iraola’s openness adds fuel to speculation, while also highlighting the behind-the-scenes intensity of negotiations at the highest level.
The race is on, and with Chelsea showing the strongest intent, Huijsen’s future could soon be written at Stamford Bridge — unless rivals move to hijack the
deal.
