Real Madrid Face £22 Million Price Tag for Teen Midfield Target Kees Smit

AZ Alkmaar are willing to sell nineteen year old midfielder Kees Smit if offers exceed twenty two million pounds, surpassing their record outgoing fee. Smit has attracted interest from Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Newcastle, with the player keen to move to a higher level. Coaches compare his style and awareness to Pedri, boosting his long term value.

Doing the rounds in European transfer news is AZ Alkmaar’s decision to set a firm valuation for their emerging midfielder Kees Smit, sparking serious interest from several major clubs. The Dutch side are ready to negotiate but will only agree to a sale if offers exceed £22 million, a figure that would break their current record fee of £21.8 million received from AC Milan for Tijjani Reijnders. 

The nineteen year old has quickly become one of the Eredivisie’s most watched prospects, attracting attention from Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Newcastle United. Reports indicate that Smit is eager to step into top level football at the earliest opportunity, which has encouraged clubs to monitor his situation closely. The left footed midfielder’s style has led to frequent comparisons with Pedri, with Ronald Koeman highlighting his sharp decision making and ability to spot passes before others. 

Dutch and Spanish outlets also note his maturity in positional play and comfort in tight spaces. For Real Madrid, Smit fits perfectly into their long term plan of investing in high potential under twenty three European talents. The club sees him as another possible future building block in midfield, similar to their recent strategy of securing young players with strong developmental and resale value.