Bournemouth star Justin Kluivert has admitted that he has to be realistic about future transfers, even if Real Madrid are signing older players these days.
The Dutch forward is back in the Netherlands squad this week for the international break. Xavi’s side take on Greece and Germany in the Nations League group stages.
The Bournemouth forward heads into the break in good form, with three goals and two assists in 13 games in all competitions to date.
He’s also part of a Bournemouth side that’s in sensational form, riding an eight-game winning streak across all competitions.
The Cherries are impressing under Marco Rose, with recent wins over the likes of Manchester United and AC Milan. That’s put players such as Kluivert on the radar.
Real Madrid transfer
He’s aware of his growing status but isn’t thinking about transfers for now. Although, as he realises, the likes of Real Madrid may not be off the radar.
“I am grateful that I was able to develop at Bournemouth,” he said.
“I had a great season, last year my injury did not go well. Now I feel good, we play in Europe. I can show myself in the Premier League and Europa League. I have to continue this trend, then we will see.
“You have to be realistic at the same time. I am no longer 21 or 22, the age that Real Madrid looks at. How old is Denzel Dumfries? Oh yes, Dumfries… That’s right, so you never know, haha.”
Bournemouth is home
Whether a big move is on the cards for Justin Kluivert in the coming months and years remains to be seen.
After years bouncing around Europe between the likes of Ajax, Roma, Nice and Valencia now appear to be over.
Bournemouth has proven to be a happy place for him since arriving for €10.8m in 2023, with 27 goals and 12 assists in 109 games since that point.
The next step is perhaps getting himself as a regular for the Netherlands. Once that happens, perhaps Real Madrid may be a more concrete option.
