Kees Smit: A Rising Star on the Transfer Market

Kees Smit is a highly sought-after talent in the transfer market. According to The Athletic, Newcastle United made significant efforts in January to acquire the young midfielder for St. James’ Park.

The report describes Newcastle’s pursuit as an ‘unbelievable coup,’ driven by the club’s ownership under Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), led by billionaire Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Real Madrid has also shown interest in the AZ player. Transfer journalist Sacha Tavolieri recently noted that Smit has been scouted multiple times by Juni Calafat, a key figure in Madrid’s scouting operations. His potential has been validated by the club’s video analysts, with various reports submitted to the sporting director indicating very positive assessments regarding his performance and developmental potential.