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Arne Slot's squad could've been boosted further(Image: Andrew Powell, Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Dean Huijsen has been hailed as Real Madrid's signing of the century following his standout performances at the Club World Cup.

However, the 20-year-old had his heart set on playing at the Bernabeu.

Despite Liverpool having a fruitful transfer window with the acquisitions of Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz, missing out on his signature has left their centre-back search to continue and will have come as a blow, especially after his stellar showings under Xabi Alonso in the USA.

He has been an ever-present figure in Real Madrid's line-up so far, completing 90 minutes in both Club World Cup matches and forming a solid partnership with academy graduate Raul Asencio.

The ex-Juventus star recently told Real's club media team: "It's a dream come true for me.

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"I think every kid dreams of playing for Real Madrid.

It's the greatest club in the world and I'm very happy and really proud to be here.

Huijsen has slotted seamlessly into Real Madrid's backline(Image: Photo by Marti?n Fonseca/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)

"It's a great group and there's real togetherness in the dressing room.

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