Spanish Return For Dutch Striker

By Matthew Jones
June 4 2005

Having being released from St James' Park, Dutch striker Patrick Kluivert will return to Spain having origonally signing for Newcastle on a free transfer. Kluivert will play for Valencia for the next three years - having reacher a preliminary agreement with the club.

The 28-year-old has had an inconsistant season at St James' Park, and started only 14 Premiership games - scoring just six times.

VALENCIA STATEMENT: "Valencia have reached a preliminary agreement with Dutch player Patrick Kluivert for the next three seasons with an option for an additional year.

"He will arrive on a free transfer and has agreed to the deal but this will only be effective if the player passes his medical that will be administered on June 9."

PATRICK KLUIVERT: "Valencia is an enormous team and therefore I am very excited about this agreement.

"I have good memories of Spain and therefore I'm glad to make my return, I'm looking forward to playing in the Primera Liga again."