OFFICIAL: Roma centre-back Dean Huijsen obtains Spanish nationality

Dean Huijsen has now officially obtained Spanish nationality. The Government has published in the BOE that he has received the birth certificate. The news was a long time coming, as reported by 'Marca'. 

The young centre-back was born in the Netherlands, but grew up in Marbella. In fact, he came through the youth academy of Malaga CF before Juventus swooped for his services. He is currently on loan at Daniele De Rossi's Roma.

The plan is for Huijsen to be called up for the next 'La Rojita' squad. This will take place in March and Spain U21 will play against Slovakia and Belgium. The defender is showing great potential, who knows if soon he could also make it to the senior team. 

The Spanish Federation had the player on its radar and the player's personal lawyers were working on getting him Spanish nationality. Finally, all the paperwork has been resolved and Dean Huijsen joins Aymeric Laporte and Robin Le Normand as another central defender nationalised by Spain.

 

February 19, 2024