Kees Smit, the 20-year-old midfielder from Dutch side AZ Alkmaar, has openly expressed his affection for FC Barcelona. After his team’s recent victory in the Conference League round of 16, Smit confirmed that while he is still undecided about his next step, he prioritizes getting significant playing time.
While keeping the door slightly open to remaining at AZ, Smit acknowledged that lucrative offers have sparked speculation concerning his future. He has grown up idolizing Barça legends like Andrés Iniesta and Lionel Messi, which further strengthens his affinity for the Spanish club.
Ronald Koeman, the current Netherlands national coach and former Barcelona player, recently compared Smit to Pedri, highlighting the youngster’s promising talent. Smit himself admires Barcelona players such as Pedri and Frenkie de Jong and follows their matches closely.
These admissions and external interest confirm Smit as a potential recruit for Barcelona, yet the player remains cautious, emphasizing that consistent game time is vital for his development and forthcoming career decisions.
