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Real Madrid midfield target teases Barcelona move – ‘Totally willing to negotiate’
TL;DR
Real Madrid target Kees Smit has expressed openness to negotiating a move to Barcelona. The 20-year-old midfielder is being monitored by both clubs ahead of the summer transfer window.
Key points
- Kees Smit is a 20-year-old midfielder from AZ Alkmaar.
- Real Madrid is considering him as a potential summer transfer.
- Smit has indicated willingness to negotiate with Barcelona.
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Real Madrid midfield target teases Barcelona move – ‘Totally willing to negotiate’
With Real Madrid scouring the market for a new midfielder heading into the summer, AZ Alkmaar youngster Kees Smit has emerged as a target.
The 20-year-old Dutch prodigy has been on Los Blancos’ radars since last summer and continues to feature on their shortlist as a possible reinforcement before the next season, even though he is not at the top of the priority list.
Kees Smit teases Barcelona switch
However, a move for Smit might not materialise as the youngster is seemingly teasing a potential switch to Real Madrid’s bitter rivals FC Barcelona.
The Dutch midfielder has already gone on record about his admiration for the Blaugrana, and his latest comments are unlikely to go down too well at Valdebebas.
Having helped AZ win the Dutch Cup this season, Smit is set to fly to Barcelona along with his teammates to celebrate the trophy success.
Kees Smit is on Real Madrid’s shortlist. (Photo by Alex Bierens de Haan/Getty Images)
Q&A
What did Kees Smit say about a potential move to Barcelona?
Kees Smit stated he is 'totally willing to negotiate' regarding a move to Barcelona.
Which clubs are interested in Kees Smit?
Both Real Madrid and Barcelona are interested in the AZ Alkmaar midfielder Kees Smit.
How old is Kees Smit and what position does he play?
Kees Smit is 20 years old and plays as a midfielder.
