By Matthew Jones
October 22 2003

Barcelona striker Patrick Kluivert has said that if he continues to be a target of abuse for the boo-boys at Camp Nou, he will leave the club at the next available opportunity. He will also hold a meeting this week to discuss the positives and negatives of accepting a January offer from Newcastle. Barcelona striker Patrick Kluivert has said that if he continues to be a target of abuse for the boo-boys at Camp Nou, then he will leave the club at the next available opportunity.

After yesterday claiming that he did not want to leave, the Dutch striker added; "The behaviour of the public will be decisive ... if they whistle at me it means they don't like me and I will look for another club."

Barca are keen to keep hold of Kluivert and director of football Txiki Beguristain told reporters that "..we are not planning to transfer Kluivert".

Coach Frank Rijkaard and sports chief Txiki Begiristain are scheduled to meet this week to discuss Kluivert and the affect that the "boo-boys" are having on him. They will also discuss the positives and negatives of accepting a January offer from Newcastle.

Club skipper Luis Enrique said: "We're all behind Patrick because he gives so much to Barcelona on the pitch and in training.

"None of the players can understand why he is in this situation, but we all support him."

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