Football Daily In Focus with Justin Kluivert and Kelly Somers
As Bournemouth continue to push for European football, midfielder Justin Kluivert speaks to Kelly Somers about his season and career.
He tells us about playing with the famous Kluivert name, and his footballing brothers. And the Dutchman explains how he's settled on the South Coast.
And we find out why Kluivert thinks he should be in the Guinness Book of Records.
00:10 The appeal of Bournemouth
02:55 Being Patrick Kluivert's son
08:30 Andoni Iraola's influence
19:00 His hopes for the future
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