Proficient Dutch midfielder Kees Smit has confirmed that Actual Madrid and Barcelona are involved in him. The 19-year-old performed a starring function within the Netherlands victory within the under-19 Euros this summer season, the place die Oranje defeated Spain within the closing.
Smit has stood out for his capability to manage the sport, and his technical high quality in the midst of the pitch. To date he has made 31 appearances for AZ Alkmaar, scoring twice and giving two assists. His breakthrough got here final season, the place he featured within the Eredivisie, Europa League and Dutch Cup.
Smit confirms Actual Madrid and Barcelona curiosity
Talking on his return to the Netherlands, Smit defined that whereas he was flattered by the curiosity, it was not his precedence at the moment.
“First, I wish to show right here that I can do properly and be vital. The curiosity from Barcelona and Actual Madrid is optimistic, but when I’m going there, I don’t know what number of occasions I’ll play. I loved watching it and studying about it,” he advised HN Nieuws, as quoted by Diario AS.
“They’re superb issues, indisputably, maybe the 2 largest golf equipment on the earth. Nothing concrete. There’s simply curiosity.”
Targeted on AZ Alkmaar
He would go on to reiterate that his precedence was to enhance on the AFAS Stadium earlier than occupied with greater challenges.
“I haven’t but proven all I can do at AZ. I feel the potential is there, however when it comes to objectives and assists, it hasn’t been nice but. I might have scored a number of extra objectives. This yr might be totally different, however I’ve to play.”
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Midfield throughout El Clasico
Smit appears centered on enjoying as recurrently as doable in the intervening time, and he would face na uphill battle for minutes within the Barcelona midfield as issues stand. Whereas Actual Madrid is perhaps extra in want of a midfielder of his qualities, it will be a serious name from Xabi Alonso handy him a lot accountability this early in his profession.