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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 70% 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 , Andrey Santos (Midfielder, BRA))
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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 , Andrey Santos (Midfielder, BRA))
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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.
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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61.3
62.6
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Uran Bislimi |
 Lugano
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€1.9M |
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61.3
61.6
|
Renato Sanches |
 Panathinaikos
|
€1.8M |
|
61.1
68.0
|
Alessandro Bianco |
 PAOK
|
€5.3M |
|
60.9
61.0
|
Imrân Louza |
 Watford
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€4.9M |
|
60.9
63.2
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Caio Alexandre | Bahia | €6.8M |
|
60.9
60.9
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Mark Delgado |
 LAFC
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€1.5M |
|
60.7
62.6
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Glen Kamara |
 Stade Rennais
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€4.4M |
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60.7
61.0
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Branco van den Boomen |
 Ajax
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€2.1M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jadiel Pereira da Gama | 12-12-2025 | Report | |
| Robinio Vaz | 27-11-2025 | Report | |
| Nico Paz | 12-11-2025 | Report | |
| Sven Botman | 10-11-2025 | Report | |
| Rafael Leão | 07-11-2025 | Report | |
| Rodrygo | 07-11-2025 | Report | |
| Vitor Roque | 05-11-2025 | Report | |
| Joaquín Panichelli | 31-10-2025 | Report |
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Who is Kees Smit?
Kees Smit (NED) is a a deep lying playmaker 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 a ball winning midfielder and as a box to box midfielder.
Kees Smit's current transfer value is between €11.1M and €13.6M.
Kees Smit latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
