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Justin Kluivert reveals what Jose Mourinho said to him after last year's Europa League final as Ajax ace admits he's flattered by Barcelona speculation

Ajax starlet Justin Kluivert has revealed what Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho said to him after last year's Europa League final.

Teenager Kluivert, son of Holland legend Patrick, was an unused sub for Ajax who were beaten 2-0 by United in the Stockholm showpiece.

Despite being on the losing side, Kluivert was seen grinning during a post-match conversation with Mourinho, who used to work as a coach at Barcelona when the youngster's father was a player there.

Ajax ace Justin Kluivert was seen grinning during an exchange with Jose Mourinho last year
Ajax ace Justin Kluivert was seen grinning during an exchange with Jose Mourinho last year
Kluivert had been an unused sub in Ajax's loss to Manchester United in the Europa League final
Kluivert had been an unused sub in Ajax's loss to Manchester United in the Europa League final
Mourinho and Kluivert hugged and the striker explained: 'He had known me when I was a baby'
Mourinho and Kluivert hugged and the striker explained: 'He had known me when I was a baby'

Explaining his exchange with Mourinho, Kluivert told FourFourTwo: 'He said it was nice to see me again after such a long time, because he had known me when I was a baby.