New summer signing, Justin Kluivert, believes that the increase in American ownership and Saudi Arabian signings in football is only positive for the game.
The Dutchman joined the Cherries from Valencia for £10 million following a ten goal involvement season.
The son of Milan and Barcelona legend, Patrick, he will feature in the Premier League for the first time this year. Competing in the fifth league he has played in across Europe.
Kluivert will be linking up with fellow new signings Alex Scott and Max Aarons coming into the season.
What has Justin Kluivert said?
Talking with Stats Perform, the former Roma man has discussed football and why he believes it is growing across the world.
“Football is the most beautiful sport there is. Everybody knows that and everybody wants a piece of it, and that’s beautiful.”
Michael B Jordan invested in Bournemouth last year, helping them to make some big signings in the January window. This massively helped the club easily survive relegation.
With Tom Brady adding to a list already including Rob McElhenney, the American celebrity influx in English football is there for all to see.
This transfer window has seen a large number of high costing players move to the Saudi Arabian Pro League on mega wages, being described as unethical by all corners of football.
Despite this, the winger believes the growth of football in the Middle East will be a positive: “Now you can see in Saudi Arabia, this league is going to be very good.”
He concluded his thoughts, feeling that this change can only be a positive factor for the game.
“I think everybody’s going to want a piece of that and love football, and love to watch it and love to be part of it. Yeah, that’s nice.”
His feelings, especially about the Saudi Arabian takeover, are not necessarily shared by football fans.
Premier League chief, Richard Masters, said: “I wouldn’t be too concerned at the moment.”
There is an air of uncertainty around this. But on the other hand, American ownership appears to be benefitting clubs, with Birmingham City the latest of that list.