Roma striker Kluivert, 23, to join Fulham on loan this summer is imminent

2022-08-31 13:59

Roma striker Kluivert, 23, to join Fulham on loan this summer is imminent


According to reports, recently, Serie A Roma and Premier League Fulham have reached a preliminary loan agreement for 23-year-old Roma striker Justin Kluivert. The loan agreement also includes an acquisition clause after the end of the season. will enter the Premier League.


Since Kluivert moved to Roma from Ajax in 2018 for a transfer fee of 20 million euros, he has played 53 games and scored 5 goals in 2 years, and then did not have a loan in the first 2 seasons. to other teams. Kluivert provided 5 assists and contributed 4 goals in 27 Ligue 1 games on loan to Nice in Ligue 1 last season. Although his performance was not very good, his stable level also attracted rich players. Rem's attention.


Fulham wants to introduce 3 players in this summer's transfer window to strengthen the lineup in the Premier League this season. Currently, they are introducing French Paris Saint-Germain's 29-year-old defender Reywan Kurzawa and Brazil's 34-year-old striker for the national team. Veteran William Bergs da Silva has made positive progress, and it is expected that the transfer and contract signing will be completed in the near future.


Fulham's last acquisition target is Kluivert, who is planned by Fulham manager Marco Silva as a replacement for 23-year-old midfielder Mano Solomon, who is absent due to injury.


It is reported that Fulham and Roma discussed the loan agreement earlier, but the progress of the two sides has been slow. However, Roma are now desperate to free up payroll space by loaning out Kluivert through a loan deal, and use the guarantee money from the loan deal to fund squad reinforcements.


At present, Fulham have agreed to a loan agreement, which also includes a clause to buy the striker from Roma for about 10 million euros after the season. With the two sides reaching a loan agreement, the negotiation of the loan deal seems to have settled. It is believed that Kluivert will go to Fulham before the transfer window closes this summer to start his career in the Premier League, and is expected to shine in the new season of 2022-2023, winning the opportunity of a permanent move to Fulham .