Kluivert Ready To Join Newcastle!!
By Matthew Jones
October 5 2003
Barcelona striker Patrick Kluivert has said that he is ready to leave The Nou Camp in Spain and move to Newcastle United and St James' Park.
Newcastle United chairman Freddy Shepherd already has a three-year contract drawn up worth £60,000-a-week for the Dutchman, who said:
"I always love playing in England because of the fans and the atmosphere.
"We played Newcastle in a pre-season friendly last year and the atmosphere was incredible, even though it was not a competitive match.
"The Newcastle fans did not seem to care that there was nothing more than pride at stake and the noise they created was amazing. That made a huge impression on me and really gave me a taste for more.
"I have always been honest and open about my desire to play football in England one day. I still do not know when this will be, but I am still eager to sample life in the Premiership."