Real Madrid Target Kees Smit Says He’ll Go for €30m as AZ Rejects €60m Offers

The 19-year-old is tied to AZ until 2028, giving the club leverage heading into a likely summer decision.

Overview

Fabrizio Romano reports AZ have turned down proposals around €60 million and will demand a higher fee.
Kees Smit told De Telegraaf he expects a €30 million transfer and plans his next step outside the Netherlands within six to 18 months.
Real Madrid have scouted the AZ midfielder as they assess options to add a tempo-setting organiser after the exits of Toni Kroos and Luka Modric.
Interest extends across Europe, with Manchester United, Barcelona and other Premier League clubs also tracking the 19-year-old.
With a contract running to 2028, AZ face no pressure to sell, setting up tough negotiations over valuation in the next window.