CHERRIES chief executive Neill Blake expressed his delight at the capture of Justin Kluivert, labelling the Dutchman “exciting and versatile”.

Kluivert on Friday became Cherries’ first signing of the summer, arriving from Roma.

The 24-year-old joins for an undisclosed fee, reportedly around £10million, penning a “long-term” contract understood to run until 2028.

Discussing the club’s latest recruit, Blake said: “We are delighted to have made Justin our first signing ahead of the new season.

“He was coveted by a number of clubs across Europe and his arrival is a sign of his ambition, which is matched by ours.

“Justin is an exciting and versatile attacking player who has an eye for goal. He is pacey, direct and boasts a high level of technical ability.

“Although he only recently turned 24, Justin has a wealth of experience and has played domestically at the highest level in five different countries.

“He has also played in the Champions League and Europa League as well as being capped by his country at senior level.

“We are all very much looking forward to working with Justin, a player we believe will be a great addition to our squad and someone our supporters will enjoy watching.”