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Promising midfielder opens doors to Barcelona move ā āIf they ask me to negotiate, Iām totally willingā
TL;DR
Kees Smit, a promising midfielder from AZ Alkmaar, is open to negotiating a move to Barcelona. The 20-year-old has drawn interest from top clubs, including Real Madrid.
Key points
- Kees Smit is a 20-year-old midfielder from AZ Alkmaar.
- He is considered one of the most promising young midfielders in Europe.
- Barcelona and Real Madrid are interested in signing him.
- Ronald Koeman has praised Smit's potential for Barcelona.
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Promising midfielder opens doors to Barcelona move ā āIf they ask me to negotiate, Iām totally willingā
AZ Alkmaar starlet Kees Smit is regarded as one of the most promising young midfielders in Europe.
The 20-year-old is tipped to leave the Dutch club in the upcoming transfer window, and several top clubs, including FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, have been credited with an interest in the player.
In fact, former BarƧa head coach and current Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman has hailed the youngster as āa player for Barcelonaā and described him as āa mix between De Jong and Pedri.ā
Smit hints at Barcelona move?
Now, Smit has seemingly dropped a hint about a potential transfer to Barcelona from AZ in the future.
The 20-year-old starlet played his part as his team won the 2025/26 Dutch Cup earlier this month. And, the title will be celebrated in Barcelona, which led to his light-hearted quip about a potential transfer to the Catalan club.
Open to Barcelona move. (Photo by Alex Bierens de Haan/Getty Images)
Q&A
What clubs are interested in Kees Smit?
Kees Smit has attracted interest from several top clubs, including FC Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Who has praised Kees Smit's potential for Barcelona?
Former Barcelona head coach and current Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman has praised Kees Smit, calling him 'a player for Barcelona.'
What is Kees Smit's playing style compared to other players?
Ronald Koeman described Kees Smit as 'a mix between De Jong and Pedri,' highlighting his promising playing style.
