Netherlands legend Patrick Kluivert has claimed that Roma is the "ideal place" for son Justin Kluivert.

The 19-year-old had been strongly linked with a switch to the Premier League, but Roma eventually won the race for the youngster's signature.

Manchester United had been touted as a possible destination, but former Barcelona forward Patrick feels that it would have been the wrong move for the prospect.

Patrick told Gazzetta dello Sport: "I think United would have been too big a jump. Roma are an important club but the pressures are less.

"Roma don't have to win at any cost and it is a club that is used to good football. It is the ideal place for Justin right now."

Kluivert came off the bench as Roma opened their Serie A campaign with a 1-0 win at Torino last weekend.