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Real Madrid eye €60M signing of 19-year-old AZ Alkmaar midfielder Kees Smit, with a summer 2026 move likely.
Real Madrid are reportedly preparing a major bid for 19-year-old AZ Alkmaar midfielder Kees Smit, with the Dutch club demanding at least €60 million.
Smit, who has started nearly every game this season, is attracting interest from top European clubs including Liverpool, Manchester United, and Barcelona.
Despite a reported £25 million offer from United, AZ has rejected lower bids, with fees now expected to exceed £40 million.
Smit, who aims to join a top club and earn around €30 million in transfer value, has expressed desire to leave within 18 months.
His rise has been praised by Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman, who compares him to Pedri and Frenkie de Jong.
A move is likely to happen in summer 2026.
El Real Madrid tiene a la vista el fichaje por 60 millones de euros del mediocampista Kees Smit, de 19 años, del AZ Alkmaar, con una posible transferencia en el verano de 2026.