Real Madrid and Barcelona reportedly don know say AZ Alkmaar ready make highly-rated midfielder Kees Smit go for about €25m (£22m) during next summer transfer window.
The 19-year-old don impress for AZ this 2025-26 season, appearing 20 times in all competitions, scoring twice and providing four assists. Premier League clubs like Manchester United, Liverpool and Newcastle dey also track am, but Spanish giants dey well positioned.
AZ Value Smit At £22m Amid Interest From Big Clubs
AZ want club-record fee for Smit, approximately €25m (£22m). The midfielder don rise through AZ youth system, and so far don make 51 appearances for the senior team with four goals and six assists.
For Europa League, Smit don score once and assist two in seven games, while in 31 Eredivisie matches, he don score twice and provide two assists. He never play for Netherlands senior team yet, but don feature four times for the U21s.
Manager Ronald Koeman recently compare Smit to Barcelona and Spain star Pedri, praising his awareness and composure in tight spaces:
“[Smit] has the awareness to receive in tight spaces and move the ball forward. That is something we value. The resemblance people see (with Pedri) is in how he positions himself and his decision-making under pressure. Big clubs follow players with these characteristics. That is normal. What is important is that he continues developing where he is, playing regularly.” — Ronald Koeman
Who Go Win The Race For Smit?
Kees Smit dey on the radar of multiple top clubs, and fierce competition go follow next summer for his signature.
Mid-season move unlikely. Manchester United and Liverpool dey lead Premier League interest, while Barcelona and Real Madrid don been work on transfer for some months.
Meeting AZ’s asking price no go too hard for interested clubs, meaning the decision fit largely rest on the player himself — Premier League or La Liga? That na big choice for Smit to make.
