“My Secret? I Don’t Care, I Just Play Football” – Dean Huijsen

He spoke ahead of the Club World Cup game against Juventus

Speaking to the media for the first time since his presentation as a Real Madrid player, defender Dean Huijsen was in front of the cameras and microphones ahead of the Club World Cup game against Juventus. In an interview of very few words, Huijsen was asked about his secret, “I don’t care,” was his hilariously blunt reply to the question, adding that, “I just play football, that’s all.”

Huijsen on Juventus
“We are prepared and we can win, I don’t look too much at opinions, I focus on playing. Tomorrow hopefully we can move the margin of improvement. The plan is to arrive well to the match, I will fulfill the role they give me.”

Huijsen on praise for his start to life at Real Madrid
“I don’t look at that too much, I focus on playing football and that’s it.”

Huijsen on what people have said to him about his form
“I don’t check the messages a lot. I’m happy that people see that I’m doing well, but there’s always room for improvement.”

Huijsen on being compared to Toni Kroos
“That’s a big compliment.”

Huijsen on fatigue at the Club World Cup
“It is what is. I like playing football.”

Huijsen on whether Kylian Mbappé will play against Juventus
“You’ll see, I think he’s fine.”

Huijsen on the game plan against Juventus
“To win.”

Huijsen on whether prize money is a motivation at the Club World Cup
“No, we play for the pride of winning each game. We want to lift the trophy. We are Real Madrid, and we always have to win everything we compete in.”

Managingmadrid.com