Chelsea wants to steal a signing from Real Madrid

Real Madrid has an important rival in the race for signing a gem.

Javier Parra Peña | 12 Feb 2026 | 02.00
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Chelsea wants to steal a signing from Real Madrid
Chelsea wants to steal a signing from Real Madrid

The elite of European football has set its sights on the Eredivisie, where a young talent from AZ Alkmaar is breaking all boundaries. Chelsea has burst onto the scene in Real Madrid's planning, trying to snatch the signing of the new Dutch sensation from them.

Kees Smit, only 20 years old, has established himself as the engine of the Alkmaar team, attracting interest from giants like Barcelona and Bayern. His ability to dominate the midfield has led to a proliferation of reports in Valdebebas during the last months of the competition.

The London club is desperately seeking to take the lead in this race to continue enriching its squad with players of immeasurable market value. This strategy aims to secure key pieces for Liam Rosenior's scheme or generate massive profits in the short term.

Within Chelsea's planning, the Dutch midfielder would fit as an ideal rotation resource to give rest to figures like Moisés Caicedo. The sports management sees him as a player capable of complementing the energy of Enzo Fernández in the midfield.

Chelsea seeks to disrupt the strategic plan for Kees Smit

The Stamford Bridge board is aware that Real Madrid has already made a move with a proposal around 50 million. However, Chelsea is willing to push the financial limits to convince AZ Alkmaar to change the course of the negotiation.

The Dutch entity has valued its star at 60 million euros, a figure that reflects the tactical maturity and game vision displayed. Smit possesses an overpowering personality that allows him to take on creative responsibilities unusual for a player of his young age in demanding leagues.

Meanwhile, within the Premier League environment, his physical prowess and ease in breaking defensive lines through precise dribbles are highly valued. Chelsea believes that the youngster fits perfectly into the global talent recruitment profile led by Todd Boehly.

Getting ahead of the white club won't be easy, given Florentino Pérez's flawless policy of spotting stars before their definitive breakthrough. However, the financial power of the "Blues" could tilt the balance if they present an offer that exceeds the expected limits.

Chelsea wants to snatch a signing from Real Madrid

European bidding for midfielder Kees Smit and the AZ Alkmaar factor

The selling club observes the situation with absolute pragmatism, knowing that keeping their gem for longer is practically impossible. AZ Alkmaar's coffers are preparing to receive a historic economic boost that will completely transform their financial reality.

Despite Real Madrid's initial advantage, Chelsea relies on the allure of the British project and the possibility of offering immediate quality minutes. The young U-21 international sees positively the opportunity to make the leap to a league where competitiveness is daily.

A new showdown in the transfer market

Kees Smit's final decision will shape the course of the upcoming summer market, positioning one of the contenders as the ultimate winner. Chelsea plans to exhaust all its options to prevent Alkmaar's talent from wearing the white jersey next season.

Weeks of intense diplomatic negotiations are looming between London, Madrid, and the Netherlands to seal the fate of the most desired midfielder. The bidding war has just begun, and the victor will secure a player destined to dominate world football.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Chelsea quiere robar un fichaje al Real Madrid