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Kluivert joins Lille

By Pierre Bouquet

Friday 31 August 2007 09:32, UK

Image: Kluivert: Lille deal

Lille have swooped to sign former Holland international striker Patrick Kluivert.

Lille swoop for striker

Lille have swooped to sign former Holland international striker Patrick Kluivert. Kluivert was a free agent after leaving PSV Eindhoven at the end of last season and had been linked with a return to England, where he had an unsuccessful spell at Newcastle. But Lille have announced they have agreed a deal for the 31-year-old to play in Ligue 1 this season. Kluivert has previously played for the likes of Ajax, Milan and Barcelona but will ply his trade in French football for the first time. "Our club keeps on growing and makes no secret of its ambition," Lille said on their official website. "Kluivert will bring his massive experience to our team." Kluivert, who has scored a Dutch record 40 goals in 79 internationals for Holland, will be presented by Lille on Friday.

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