Bournemouth sign Justin Kluivert from Italian club Roma for an undisclosed fee
Bournemouth have signed winger Justin Kluivert from Italian club Roma for an undisclosed fee.
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Justin Kluivert has signed with Premier League club Bournemouth for an undisclosed fee after leaving Italian side Roma. </p>
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The 24-year-old, who was capped twice by the Netherlands in 2018, has agreed a "long-term contract" at Vitality Stadium. </p>
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He becomes the Premier League club's first signing since the appointment of head coach Andoni Iraola following the sacking of Gary O'Neil. </p>
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Cherries chief executive Neill Blake said in a statement: "We are delighted to have made Justin our first signing ahead of the new season. </p>
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"He was coveted by a number of clubs across Europe and his arrival is a sign of his ambition which is matched by ours. </p>
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"Justin is an exciting and versatile attacking player who has an eye for goal. He is pacey, direct and boasts a high level of technical ability." </p>
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Kluivert, the son of former Netherlands striker Patrick Kluivert, began his career at Ajax before moving to Serie A in 2018. </p>
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He scored nine goals in 68 appearances for Roma and spent last season on loan at Valencia following similar spells with RB Leipzig and Nice. </p>
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