Real Madrid re-enters race for AZ Alkmaar midfielder Kees Smit
Real Madrid have been linked again with 20-year-old Dutch midfielder Kees Smit, who is weighing his options with agent Jorge Mendes.
AZ Alkmaar’s 20-year-old midfielder Kees Smit has re-emerged as a target for Real Madrid, according to reports that cite his agent Jorge Mendes. The Dutch talent, praised for his ambidexterity and ability to break defensive lines, has attracted interest from several top clubs, but he appears to favour a move to Spain’s La Liga over the Premier League. Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona are all listed as potential suitors, although each club currently has other priorities and Real’s roster is deemed complete for now.
No formal bid has been made, and the club is expected to monitor Smit’s development. The player’s estimated price tag stands at €60 million, a figure that could be justified if he remains at AZ Alkmaar for another season before targeting a transfer in 2027.
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