Bournemouth star not ruling out Real Madrid transfer – Summer move might have opened door

Kluivert says he must be realistic about future moves but hasn't ruled out Real Madrid, noting the club now signs older players like Dumfries.

Bournemouth forward Justin Kluivert has acknowledged the possibility of a future transfer to Real Madrid while emphasizing he is focused on his current form. Speaking during the international break with the Netherlands, Kluivert said he is grateful for his development at Bournemouth and is concentrating on performing in the Premier League and Europa League.

He noted that while Real Madrid traditionally targets younger players, the club's recent signings of older players like Denzel Dumfries suggest the door may not be entirely closed. Kluivert has impressed this season with three goals and two assists in 13 games, contributing to Bournemouth's eight-game winning streak under Marco Rose.

Since joining from Roma for €10.8m in 2023, he has scored 27 goals and provided 12 assists in 109 appearances.