How 'real bargain' Kluivert has already paid off his transfer fee

In today’s market you would find it a challenge to recruit a player who regularly delivers offensive numbers for less than £10m, but it looks as if Bournemouth have.

At just £9m, Justin Kluivert is a vital part of Andoni Iraola's Cherries, delivering exactly what the coach wants from his number 10 position and backing it up with impressive numbers.

History was made at the weekend when he became the first player to score a hat-trick of penalties in a Premier League fixture, a treble that he took with ease from the spot. The calm and composed nature of Kluivert's penalties epitomised the Dutchman - a real fans favourite whose dedication to his specific role under Andoni Iraola often goes under the radar.

The fact all three goals were from the spot also took many Cherries fans back to what now seems a sliding doors moment. With our previous penalty taker Dom Solanke no longer at the club, we had no idea who would step up when we won our first of the season at home to Chelsea. Solanke's replacement Evanilson took the responsibility, but unfortunately saw his penalty saved, meaning we would have to think again when the next spot kick was awarded in our favour. That moment came against Arsenal, where Kluivert stepped up and coolly slotted home. Since then, we have never looked back.

In general there are many things to love about how Kluivert goes about his business. Currently walking that suspension tight rope on four yellows is evidence to the nature of his aggressive pressing, something that Iraola instils in his players.

There is definitely more to come, but at £9m, he already feels like a real bargain.

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