Real Madrid interested in 19-year-old midfield prodigy who dreams of Bernabeu move | OneFootball

Real Madrid have set their sights on AZ Alkmaar’s young talent, Kees Smit. According to an update shared by AS, the 19-year-old midfielder is now a serious target for Los Blancos this summer.

What makes this story even more exciting for Madrid is that Smit himself is a huge admirer of Real Madrid and dreams of playing at the Santiago Bernabeu one day.

Smit is seen as one of the brightest hopes in Dutch football. He is known for being a creative and smart midfielder who can control the game with his passing and vision.

Real Madrid have been keeping an eye on him for some time, but recent reports suggest they have now increased their efforts to bring him to Spain. While no agreement has been reached yet, there have been talks and first contacts made.

Negotiations will be tough

The big challenge for Real Madrid is that Smit has a contract with AZ Alkmaar until 2028. This means the Dutch club is in a strong position to negotiate, and any deal would depend on how talks progress.

The midfielder is not a free agent, so Real Madrid can not take advantage of an expiring contract.

Kees Smit is a Real Madrid fan. (Picture credit: AS)

But there is a positive side that since Smit is still a relatively unknown name to many big clubs, this could be the perfect moment for Madrid to move before his price skyrockets.

Eager to play for Real Madrid

However, AZ Alkmaar are well aware of what they have. Smit recently helped the Netherlands U-19 team beat Spain in the final of a big youth tournament, putting him even more in the spotlight.

Sources close to the player say he is eager to join Real Madrid, but it could come down to whether he pushes his current club to let him leave. At the same time, Barcelona have also shown interest, which could complicate the situation.

Real Madrid’s need for a creative midfielder is clear, with Xabi Alonso wanting someone who can organise the team’s play.

The club’s leaders agree it would be useful to sign a player like Smit, but they don’t see it as an urgent need unless the price is right.

Still, with Smit’s talent and his love for Real Madrid, he has become a name to watch closely as the summer transfer window unfolds.