Real Madrid are monitoring Kees Smit again, but there is still no concrete movement. The AZ Alkmaar midfielder is 20 and, according to the latest reporting, he is being assisted by Jorge Mendes while weighing his options. Madrid are also said to consider their current squad complete unless departures create room for additions.
Madrid's current stance
That stance keeps this firmly in watch-and-wait territory. Madrid Universal reported: "For now, there has been no concrete movement from Real Madrid, as the Spanish giants are believed to consider their current squad complete unless departures create space for further additions."
The club interest is real, but it is not the same as a move being prepared. Madrid have looked at Smit before, and the latest reports suggest they are again tracking him without pressing ahead.
The price and the timeline
The other part of the story is the money. Madrid Universal reported: "The 20-year-old could reportedly cost around €60 million."
That valuation sits alongside a slower timeline. Smit has not ruled out staying at AZ for another season before targeting a move in 2027, which is why this feels more like a long pursuit than an immediate transfer chase.
His recent form helps explain the renewed interest. Across his last five AZ matches, he has a 6.98 average rating, played 359 minutes, and posted a 7.0 rating with 2 goal contributions in the 4-0 win at Sparta Praha. He also had a 6.5 rating in the 3-0 defeat at Shakhtar Donetsk, so the level has held up against stronger European opposition as well.
Madrid may like the profile, but they are not moving yet. If the squad stays intact, the wait could run on, and Smit's next major decision may come long before any move to Spain does.
Written by Daniel Hartley with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 2 outlets. How we work →
