Justin Kluivert
Kluivert joined Cherries on Friday for a reported initial £9.5million, arriving from Roma. The Dutchman has penned a long-term contract with the club, which is believed to run until 2028. Asked what he hopes to achieve with Cherries in that time,
Justin Kluivert said: “My hopes and ambitions are just to be very important for the club. I want to be that type of player. And just to do my best and give my all. I know what my abilities are and I want to show that for the club and for the fans. I can’t wait. To be honest, everybody knows it’s the best league in the world. This is the dream, to play in the Premier League. That’s why I’m really excited to get started. I’m looking forward to it.”
Kluivert, 24, already has plenty of varied experience, playing in the top league of five European countries with spells at Ajax, Leipzig, Nice and Valencia, as well as Roma.
Justin Kluivert said: “I’ve just turned 24 and I’ve learned a lot from my career already. It is actually just the beginning and I’ve already been through a lot. So I’m very happy that I’ve been through all of that and it will help me in my future, I know for sure. I speak to people who say it looks like you’ve been 24 for 10 years! I say yes, I have been in the game since I was very young and I’m still quite young. I can’t wait to get started and show my qualities here in this league for years to come.”
Netherlands international Kluivert is the son of former Barcelona and Newcastle United striker Patrick Kluivert, one of his country’s all-time leading goalscorers.
Significantly shorter than his father, Justin has played most of his football out on the wings, using his pace and tricky to score and create goals.
Quizzed on what type of player Cherries fans will see,
Justin Kluivert said: “They can expect a player who is willing to do everything for the team, to attack. I guess I could say I run quite fast! My mind is to score goals and be important for the team, also in the defensive area. I am very delighted (to sign). I’m part of the family right now and I can’t wait to get to know the teammates and the new coach also. I can’t wait to get started.”
