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Kluivert hoping to emulate Totti at Roma

Justin Kluivert hopes to follow in the footsteps of club legend Francesco Totti as he plans to prove his worth at Roma.

The teenage winger - son of former Barcelona striker Patrick - has joined from Ajax after scoring 10 goals in 30 Eredivisie appearances in the 2017-18 season.

Roma secured his services for an initial fee of €17.25 million (£15m/$20m) in June, though the Netherlands international - who signed a five-year deal - had to wait for his official presentation in the Italian capital.

Speaking to the media on Thursday, Kluivert said: "I want to show what I can do and prove my worth.