AZ 
Chelsea 
- 25 August
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Tottenham now keen to sign ‘crown jewel’ midfielder who Johan Lange has been watching for months
Tottenham and Chelsea are now both keen to sign AZ Alkmaar midfielder Kees Smit are watching him in person at the U19 Euros.
Will Kees Smit leave AZ and join Chelsea?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Kees Smit's transfer to Chelsea, as reports suggest a 68% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Chelsea has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Kees Smit.
- Chelsea has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Kees Smit (19).
- Chelsea has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Kees Smit.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position (Enzo Fernández, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall)
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Moisés Caicedo, Enzo Fernández)
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Enzo Fernández, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall)
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Many competitors with higher Potential (Moisés Caicedo, Dário Essugo)
Tottenham now keen to sign ‘crown jewel’ midfielder who Johan Lange has been watching for months
Tottenham and Chelsea are now both keen to sign AZ Alkmaar midfielder Kees Smit are watching him in person at the U19 Euros.
Alternatives of Chelsea
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
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58.3
60.1
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Willum Thór Willumsson |
 Birmingham City
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€2.4M |
|
58.2
58.2
|
Luciano Acosta |
 Fluminense
|
€3.5M |
|
58.1
58.4
|
Federico Bonazzoli |
 Cremonese
|
€1M |
|
58.1
63.5
|
Camiel Neghli |
 Millwall
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€1.6M |
|
58.1
58.5
|
Nonato |
Fluminense
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€0.9M |
|
58.0
58.0
|
Efecan Karaca |
 Alanyaspor
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€0.3M |
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58.0
58.1
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Firas Ben Al Arbi | Al Sharjah SCC | €2M |
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58.0
60.8
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Alan de Souza Guimarães |
 Moreirense
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€2.3M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordy Clasie | 25-08-2025 | Report | |
| Piero Hincapié | 25-08-2025 | Report | |
| Alessandro Bastoni | 18-08-2025 | Report | |
| David Møller Wolfe | 01-08-2025 | Report | |
| Jorrel Hato | 23-07-2025 | Report | |
| Xavi Simons | 23-07-2025 | Report | |
| Sven Mijnans | 22-07-2025 | Report | |
| Morgan Rogers | 18-07-2025 | Report |
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Who is Kees Smit?
Kees Smit (NED) is a a shadow striker and currently plays for AZ. Kees Smit is 19 years old (2006/01/20) and he is 185cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 8. Kees Smit has also been used as an advanced playmaker, a box to box midfielder and as a ball winning midfielder.
Kees Smit's current transfer value is between €5.7M and €7.8M.
Kees Smit latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
